Community First Aider (Hampshire & IOW)

Sja's West; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a difference in the community as a Community First Aider. This role allows you to share your first aid skills and knowledge, providing essential support during local events. You will play a vital role in educating the public about first aid, helping to create safer and more resilient communities. With a small time commitment, you will gain immense satisfaction and pride in delivering this critical service. The organization offers comprehensive training and a supportive environment, ensuring you are well-prepared to make a real impact. If you’re passionate about helping others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Supportive volunteering environment

Induction events

Qualifications

• Passion for helping others and community service.
• Ability to deliver first aid and educate the public.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first aid at local events and educate the community.
• Support community partnerships and grow membership.

Skills

First Aid Skills

Community Engagement

Communication Skills

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Make a difference with St John Ambulance and become a lifesaver in your community. Gain new skills, support others, and be the hero your community needs!

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 is 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.

If you are successful, you will need to undertake induction & training for the role at these dates:
Welcome Event (Induction) - 08/04/2025
Training for role - 10/03/2025 details of course including dates, time & venue.

Closing date for these opportunities is: 01/03/2025

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 hiring manager, Michael Keen, via emailing: [e-mail]

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