Benefits of Volunteering with St. John Ambulance

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Thereare countless ways that
you can make a difference as a
St. John Ambulance volunteer:

Participate in fundraising
Play a casualty in our provincial First Aid competitions
Breathe life into our dragon mascot, Careful Curtis
Use your St. John instructor's skills as a volunteer instructor in the Baby First program (Edmonton)
Bring comfort to residents of hospitals and nursing homes by taking part in our Therapy Dog Services Program (Grande Prairie, Red Deer & Medicine Hat)
Assist at community events as a volunteer First Aid Responder. »

Further Benefits:

Scholarship and bursaries
improve the quality of life in the community
explore new career options and network
gain experience
acquire new skills
be creative, solve problems, perform challenging work
make new friends and affiliations
belong to a group or community
develop and grow personally
contribute to a cause that is important – saving lives
do something useful and enjoyable
have fun

Skills Development
Being a volunteer with St John Ambulance not only provides you with the opportunity to serve your community, but it also helps you build diverse skills. As a volunteer First Aid Responder you'll learn more advanced First Aid, have the opportunity to learn leadership skills and to further your interpersonal communication skills. You can also learn effective management of potentially high stress environments.

Volunteering offers plenty of opportunities to learn new skills or to practice current ones.

St. John Ambulance Volunteer Recognition
For more than a 125 years in Canada, volunteers have been the core of St. John
Ambulance. Canadians of all ages and backgrounds offer their time and skills to serve
their community. St. John Ambulance recognizes this commitment by presenting
national, provincial, or local honours and awards to individuals who truly
demonstrate the St. John mission. Learn more»