Each year, more than 22,000 St. John Ambulance volunteers provide upwards of two million service hours to communities across Canada! From the widely-loved therapy dog visitations  and youth programs, to the ever-present public service teams of emergency responders, St. John Ambulance volunteers are ready to help.

When a natural or human disaster strikes, St. John Ambulance’s uniformed volunteer Medical First Responders are there with advanced first aid and life-saving skills, experience and leadership. When companionship is needed, St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog handlers and their dogs offer warmth and compassion.

“St. John has made a difference in our community. Sports fans recognize St. John volunteers at hockey games and other events as the people they can trust to take care of them in an emergency,” says an Alberta hockey Mom. Did you know that all proceeds from St. John first aid training go directly to supporting these kinds of community programs delivered by St. John volunteers?

Each year, hundreds of dedicated volunteers are presented with Life-Saving Awards, Service Medals and Priory Votes of Thanks and are invested into the 7,000-member strong Order of St. John, one of only five honours officially recognized in Canada’s Honour System.

From compassion to action, St. John Ambulance volunteers help build safer and healthier communities across Canada. Check your local area for St. John Ambulance Volunteer Appreciation events!

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