Community First Aider (Wakefield & Five Towns)

Sja's West; Ossett; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A volunteering organization based in the UK seeks Community First Aiders to deliver essential first aid services at local events and educate the public on first aid. Volunteers will receive comprehensive training and support, contributing to community safety and resilience. Ideal candidates will have a passion for helping others and be available for specified training dates. Join us in making a difference through volunteering and support the cause that First Aid Saves Lives. Training begins at the end of April 2026.

Qualifications

• Passion for helping others and supporting communities.
• Physical fitness and capability to deliver first aid.
• Availability for training as specified.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first aid at local events.
• Provide education on first aid to the public.
• Support community partnerships and fundraising.

Job description

Community First Aider (Wakefield & Five Towns)

Volunteering with St John Ambulance strengthens communities. From youth support and education to wellbeing, events, and fundraising; your time makes a real impact.

At St John Ambulance, we are looking to develop our volunteering offer and become an even more integral part of our communities through delivering community first aid and education.

We need people who have a passion for helping others, care about their communities and want to make a difference, supporting them to become safe and more resilient by sharing your first aid skills and knowledge. As a Community First Aider, you’ll deliver first aid to those in need through local events, as well as provide education to the public so that the ripple effect of First Aid grows.

Through supporting the growth of community partnerships, you will bring people along to our cause, growing our membership and fundraising base and spreading the message that First Aid Saves Lives.

Through volunteering as a Community First Aider, you’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service.It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time.

We will make sure you will have access to a proper induction to volunteering with SJA and the training you need for the role you take on. We will also provide you with a supportive environment while you are volunteering with us. Information about our volunteer roles are included in the role descriptions. What you can expect from SJA, and what we expect from those who volunteer with us, is included in the volunteer charter.

Must be available to attend training on the dates specified and be physically fit and capable. See role description.

Interview to be held in the first two weeks of February and training will be a mixture of online learning and face to face training at the end of April.

Closing date for these opportunities is: 31/01/2026

If you’d like to know more about volunteering or would just like to chat to someone who does, get in touch. Please contact our the hiring manager, Mike Brown, via emailing: [e-mail]

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