Volunteering
It will take 4-12 weeks to get you trained and out there, so please read & apply correctly to avoid delay.
St John always needs enthusiastic, willing and capable people – just like you to assist us in helping our community save lives through First Aid.
If you provide us with 12 to 24 days a year to attend free events and training we can provide you with opportunities for an improved quality of life.*
* Patrick McCloughan, William H. Batt, Mark Costine and Derek Scully , Second European Quality of Life Survey 2011,Pg 9 – 18 European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, Dublin.
We provide:
- Attendance at great events
- Get active and learn something new
- Remaining competent and confident to respond in the case of an emergency
- Access to a variety of training programs
- Meeting new people
- Helping people and building real experience
See here for events you can attend whilst volunteering at St John.
What you get
St John is committed to providing our volunteers with effective first aid induction, ongoing training and support. All new volunteers are supplied with:(show)
- Opportunity to observe our St John team/s at an event
- Free nationally accredited professional training
- Full induction
- Opportunities to give back to the community at great events
- Peer support 24/7
- A uniform for duties
- Recognition of service through national awards
- Opportunity to work as part of a professional team
Our qualified counsellors are available to provide timely and confidential support to St John Volunteers and their immediate families after difficult or overwhelming situations.
What Roles are available
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Junior & Cadets
Junior & Cadets
Programs suitable if you are under 18 years old
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St John First Aider
St John First Aider
You can mix with the crowd and be at the heart of the action
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Communications
Communications
Manage the communication and technology keeping everyone in the know
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Bicycle Emergency Response Team
Bicycle Emergency Response Team
Combine your volunteer interest with your love of cycling
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Health Professionals
Health Professionals
Join the State Support Unit and have the opportunity to volunteer with our Medical Assistance Team (M.A.T) which is deployed to high-risk major events and incidents.
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Student Health Professionals
Student Health Professionals
Students studying medical professions such as Nursing, Paramedics and Medicine will gain extended practice opportunities in challenging environments.
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Want to know more?
The Volunteer Information Session should give you everything about becoming a volunteer with us.
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