Community First Aider
OFFERED BY:
St John AmbulanceLocation(s): Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: Highfields Fire Station Hassocks Lane Beeston Nottingham NG9 2GQHow many places are on offer?
Purpose of Role:
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 be part of a team delivering first aid to those in need through local events, as well as providing education to the public so that the ripple effect of First Aid grows.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
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.
We have opportunities for Community First Aiders to join our teams based at either Highfields Fire Station or Hollinwood Lane, Calverton. Both teams have weekly training meetings on Tuesday evenings.
Community First Aiders are asked to commit a minimum of 80 hours a year to volunteering - this can be made up of training, delivering first aid cover at events, community engagement and fundraising - it's up to you how you'd like to make an impact. Events can be on any day of the week and at various times, depending on demand, so there's always something to suit.
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, Elliott Darlow, via email: Elliott.Darlow@sja.org.uk
For more details on the role, and to apply, please go to: https://www.sja.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer-opportunities/volunteer-opportunity-search/opportunity-detail/270679
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.
We have opportunities for Community First Aiders to join our teams based at either Highfields Fire Station or Hollinwood Lane, Calverton. Both teams have weekly training meetings on Tuesday evenings.
Community First Aiders are asked to commit a minimum of 80 hours a year to volunteering - this can be made up of training, delivering first aid cover at events, community engagement and fundraising - it's up to you how you'd like to make an impact. Events can be on any day of the week and at various times, depending on demand, so there's always something to suit.
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, Elliott Darlow, via email: Elliott.Darlow@sja.org.uk
For more details on the role, and to apply, please go to: https://www.sja.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer-opportunities/volunteer-opportunity-search/opportunity-detail/270679
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to use your training to recognise the welfare and wellness needs of those you interact with
Ability to communicate effectively verbally with a wide range of people
Ability to motivate, inspire and support others
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of people
Strong listening, compassion, and empathy skills
Enthusiasm for the work of St John Ambulance and ability to model our values
Ability to work as part of a team
Physical fitness for a role which requires moving around an event, and treating people (including the ability to kneel by a collapsed patient and deliver effective chest
compressions for at least two minutes without stopping).
Ability to communicate effectively verbally with a wide range of people
Ability to motivate, inspire and support others
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of people
Strong listening, compassion, and empathy skills
Enthusiasm for the work of St John Ambulance and ability to model our values
Ability to work as part of a team
Physical fitness for a role which requires moving around an event, and treating people (including the ability to kneel by a collapsed patient and deliver effective chest
compressions for at least two minutes without stopping).
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
18+
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
Volunteers must be able to kneel by a collapsed patient and deliver effective chest compressions for at least two minutes without stopping
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
We aim to respond to enquiries within 5 working days
How long to complete training and recruitment?
4 to 6 weeks
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? Yes