Community First Aider

Sja's West; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community service organization is seeking Community First Aiders in Canterbury, UK. This volunteering role focuses on delivering first aid at local events and educating the public about first aid skills. Volunteers will participate in weekly training, and commitment is flexible. A supportive environment and essential training will be provided. This opportunity contributes significantly to community health and safety. Interested applicants can reach out to the hiring manager for more details.

Qualifications

• Desire to support and educate the community.
• Ability to commit to training sessions and deliver first aid.
• Willingness to maintain uniform and provide excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first aid at local events.
• Educate the public on first aid knowledge.
• Participate in training nights and meetings.

Skills

Passion for helping others

Understanding of first aid

Community engagement skills

Job description

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.

Attending and participating in weekly training nights (we understand if you are unable to make a few), maintaining uniform and delivering excellent service.

1 x Saturday of interview and education day. Date to be confirmed.

Closing date for these opportunities is: 21/02/2026

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, Isobel Alexander, via emailing:[e-mail]

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