Volunteer recruitment info session
Volunteers have been the lifeblood of St John Ambulance Victoria since 1883. For well over one hundred years our Volunteers have been saving lives and delivering care and compassion to those in sickness, suffering and distress throughout Victoria.
We are currently looking for community minded individuals who want to support to their community - at local events, festivals and in emergencies.
As a St John First Responder, you will support the community by delivering a range of high-quality and professional health care services to deliver on our mission For the Service of Humanity. During the recruitment program, you will gain several qualifications, including:
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- HLTAID015 Provide Advanced Resuscitation
- HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid
- PUAEME008 Provide Pain Management
- 22556VIC Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the workplace
- 22578VIC Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis
- St John accredited Patient Assessment
These qualifications are Nationally Accredited, and you will become a qualified First Responder with St John. After completing the course, you will need to contribute 60 hours of volunteering for St John Ambulance Victoria on an ongoing basis.
An administration fee of $195.00 applies to all new recruits in 2025. This fee is a one-time State fee that covers the operational costs of your First Responder Pathway.
Looking to volunteer in other areas? Not available for the dates above? We would still love to hear from you.
Our volunteers are based all over Victoria and recruit at different times based on local needs.
FAQ
St John is able to offer a unique range of opportunities/experiences to its Volunteers as it recognises, rewards, develops and nurtures the growth of everyone.
- Free first aid training and annual reaccreditation program
- Structured induction
- Uniform to be worn at events
- Access to specialist leadership and developmental programs
- Opportunity to take on specialist roles
- Ability to register for GoodSAM
- National recognition
- Protection under St John insurance policies
- Event Health Services - St John Ambulance Victoria provides First Aid services at big and small events, from local markets and sporting matches to school events.
- Emergency Assistance - St John Ambulance Victoria is committed to helping the public in times of suffering and danger, providing First Aid services in civil emergencies, including floods, fires and times of distress.
There is no requirement to have any qualifications or skills, as a comprehensive training program is delivered to all members. Once membership has been finalized, new members will initially engage in a 6-month training program with ongoing mentorship and skill reinforcement, along with advanced training opportunities.
Volunteers do however, engage in a diversity of duties and may be involved in mentally and physically demanding activities. Members will be required to deliver at least 5 minutes of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and should be able to carry at least 20kg of equipment across a reasonable distance. If required, you will be able to discuss this with the St John team to determine your suitability.
St John Volunteers come from all walks of life and have different time commitments. Volunteers flexibly complete at least 60 hours per year / 5 hours per month of community service, in addition to annual training.
St John welcomes all individuals who are passionate about helping those in the community who are in sickness, distress, suffering or danger.
To engage as a First Responder, you will need to be at least 18 years old.
Due to the nature of our work, we require all adult volunteers to undertake and return a satisfactory Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Working with Children Check (WWCC) – At St John, we are committed to provide Safe Place for our people and expect our employees and volunteers to reflect this commitment.
