Participants of the St. John Ambulance Youth Services Program are active in their communities. They contribute their time in helping others during emergencies and when care is needed. Find out more about the program and the requirements to become a program participant.
Program Details:
Activities:
Participants take part in a variety of personal development activities which include first aid and health care training, volunteer community service, camping and recreational activities.
The program has four divisions based on age of volunteers:
- 6-10 year olds - focus on health-oriented learning and having fun.
- 11 – 15 year olds are offered opportunities for personal development and community service. Cadets also participate at community service events under the guidance of a qualified Junior Leader or adult member.
- 16 and 17 years olds are provided with more advanced first aid training and an emphasis on individual leadership qualities and performing community service.
- Youth Leaders - provides adults aged 18 and older the opportunity to take part in the administration, training and supervision of St. John Ambulance youth services program participants.
Impact:
Increases the capacity of young people to take on a leadership role in their community as well as providing health and safety information.
Volunteer Benefits:
- Fostering a sense of community involvement and volunteerism
- First aid knowledge and skill development.
- Personal career development.
Volunteer Requirements:
We are looking for:
- Young people with an interest in first aid and health care, who are looking for community involvement, first aid, leadership and health-care related skills development.
- Adults 18 years of age and older with an interest in youth development, first aid and health care who wish to provide guidance and leadership as part of St. John Ambulance’s youth services program within their community.
Training Pre-requisites:
Age 6 – 10 years
- Participants must have written consent of a parent or guardian to participate
Age 11-15 years
- Participants must have a valid Emergency First Aid Certificate
- Participants must have written consent of their parent or guardian.
Age 16 and 17 years
- Participants must hold, as a minimum, a valid Standard First Aid Certificate.
- Participants must have the written consent of their parent or guardian. Members not residing with their parent or guardian may sign on their own behalf.
Youth Leader (age 18 and older)
- Participants must hold, as a minimum, a valid Standard First Aid Certificate.
- Participants must have leadership training and experience
Time Requirement:
Participants generally get together weekly during the regular school calendar year to work on skill development and participate in program related activities.
Skills Development:
New volunteers receive:
- first aid and health care-related knowledge and skills
- individual development
- volunteer community service
- leadership skills development
St. John Ambulance assumes the obligation to provide safe, well-managed services to the community and to our membership. All applicants aged 18 years and over, and/or upon their first appointment to a leadership position, are carefully screened in accordance with the SJA Screening Cycle Policy.
Interested in Volunteering with our Youth Programs? Fill out our Volunteer Interest Form today!