We are very proud to be celebrating 30 years of community service in 2008 and wish a great big thank you to all the volunteers of the CBS Division, past and present, and to the communities, groups and businesses who have supported us.
Who are we?
The Conception Bay South Division of St. John Ambulance was formed in 1978. In 1980 The Division took over emergency ambulance services for the Town of Conception Bay South. The Division provided emergency services until 1992. Since then, our Division continues to provide first aid at public events throughout the Town of Conception Bay South and Northern Avalon.
Where you can find St. John Ambulance!
- Avondale Speedway
- Walk-A-Mile Campaign
- Peggy Lewis Walk
- Tely 10 Mile Road Race
- Queen Elizabeth Regional High School Home Games
- Remembrance Day Parade
- Jig-A-Marie Festival
- Kelligrews Railway Festival
- Many Other Community Public Events
Community Support
In 2002 St. John Ambulance received a donation from the Kiwanis Club of Kelligrews which enabled us to purchase a new Mobile First Aid Post which has allowed our volunteers to continue to attend community public events to provide first aid services.
In 2003 our Division received a Automated External Deliberator (AED) through the generous support of Secunda Marine. This AED is still in service with our division today.
In 2002 the Conception Bay South Division was recognized by St. John Ambulance National Office as co-recipients of the Alice Alberta Ritchie Trophy for outstanding Brigade contribution during a time of disaster or crisis. The members of the Mount Pearl, St. John's Goulds and Conception Bay South Divisions all responded and provided 24 hour support to the stranded passengers of 9/11, earning the recognition for this award.
Communities count on the Brigade for peace of mind and we're proud of that. Each year, St. John Ambulance members volunteer more than 2 million hours of community service to meet differing community needs across Canada (such as first aid services, Therapy Dog visits, search and rescue, ski patrol, canteen services, and senior and invalid support). Consider that first aid assistance is worth about $14 per hour.* That means St. John Ambulance volunteers contribute over $28 million worth of community services to Canadians each year.
Donations
It takes a considerable amount of time, effort, and money to make our division run smoothly.
Our division does not receive any ongoing funding from government agency's. We are a self-sufficient organiztion, and rely almost 100% on donations from the community and the people we service.
Our division does not solicit donations through active fund raising. If you wish to contribute to our division, please contact us or to click here learn more.
To Volunteer, To Donate, To Seek First Aid Coverage - Contact Us!
The Conception Bay South Division meet weekly on Monday evenings. If you are interested in learning more or would like to attend a meeting, please contact the Division at the email address below.
Superintendent, Hubert Dawe SBStJ, CD, PCP
E-mail sja762@canada.com