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 Well-trained and well-equipped, St John Ambulance
volunteers are at countless public events to provide
basic and advanced care when First Aid emergencies
occur. By being there, St. John volunteers are
“first on the scene” and the “first to respond” in
the critical minutes until medical assistance arrives.
Our volunteers are present at thousands of events
per year such as football and hockey games, Grande
Prix (Champ Car), Capital Ex, Westerner Days,
Rain Maker Rodeo, Run for the Cure, Calgary
Stampede, rock concerts and many others.
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First Aid Response Services
The program provides advanced First Aid service by trained volunteer Volunteer First Aid
Responders. |
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Program Details |
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Activities: |
Volunteer First Aid Response Services are provided at a variety of
community settings including, but not limited to:
- public gatherings
- sporting and recreational events
- disaster or civil emergencies
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Impact |
Volunteer First Aid Responders provide life-saving First Aid and help
reduce the risk of further injury or illness. |
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Volunteer Benefits: |
- Community involvement and volunteer satisfaction
- Advanced First Aid training and experience
- Life skills to benefit personal career development
- Nationally-recognized training
- On-going Leader training and opportunities
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Volunteer Requirements |
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We are looking for: |
Individuals of all ages with an interest in First Aid who wish to provide
volunteer emergency health-related service within their community. |
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Age Group: |
16 years of age and older
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Training
Prerequisites: |
The volunteer candidates :
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- Physical, verbal and mental ability to perform the volunteer requirements of this position effectively and efficiently
- Must hold, as a minimum at the time of enrolment, a valid Standard First Aid and Level C CPR certificate from a nationally recognized training agency.
St. John Ambulance provides CPR training, for details
visit Courses and Training section |
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Time Requirement: |
First Aid Responders undergo, as a minimum, 40 hours of volunteer
Medical First Responder (MFR) training. Volunteers are generally
expected, once their training is completed to provide at least 60
hours of volunteer community service per year. However, they tend to give 3-4 hours per week - because it's fun!
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Skills Development: |
New volunteers:
- Receive St. John Ambulance orientation - get to know the organization
- Receive Advanced Medical First Response course
- Receive on-going leadership training
- Receive specialized radio training
- Receive specialized driver's training
- Have fun
- Make new friends
- Make a difference in their community
- Try out a career in Health Care.
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Volunteer Now! |
 Bike Patrol
Become a become an active, hands-on, bike-based First Aid provider.
This is the ideal program if you are looking for a volunteer opportunity
which offers:
- delivery of First Aid services outdoors using bikes
- a challenging, physically orientated, fast-paced, stimulating volunteer experience that makes a difference to people in your community
- free 40+ hours of current, employment-related First Aid training which could ignite a passion for a career path as an emergency medical responder, paramedic or other medical professional hands-on,
- hands-on, direct experience treating a variety of injuries
- chance to provide First Aid services at a variety of favorite sporting events, festivals, popular concerts and interesting community events
Volunteer Now!
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