Volunteering in Nottinghamshire

Nottinghmashire Volunteers

Whether young or old, we are ready to welcome you - whatever your level of experience.

In Nottinghamshire alone:

  • we have 1103 volunteers, with 502 of those under the age of 18
  • Our volunteers gave 122,252 voluntary hours in 2008.

In addition to first aid we need fundraisers, youth volunteers and are looking for people to help with our Water Wing.

First aid

ambulance first aidWe need more first aid volunteers to help us continue our work. In addition to teaching you first aid we offer a friendly and sociable way to spend some of your free time.

Community First Responders

CFR pictureIf you live in Worksop, Retford, Carlton-in-Lindrick, Blyth, Harworth or Sutton-in-Ashfield you way wish to volunteer to to be Community First Responder. Our first responders are fully trained in first aid and support the ambulance service, often arriving to give emergency aid before the ambulance in these rural corners of Nottinghamshire.

Youth

Cadet LifeSt John Ambulance has lots to offer to young people in Nottinghamshire. Badgers are for five to 10 year olds whilst Cadets are for 10 to 18 year olds . We also have a LINKS unit at Nottingham University for our student volunteers and the youth assembly which represents all young people throughout the county

Fundraising

Member collectingNottinghamshire St John Ambulance raise money through a wide range of fundraising events and charitable donations. You can support St John Ambulance in many ways by giving you time, support or by donating now online. Your support helps us save lives

Water Wing

Nottingham Crusader BoatSt John Ambulance Water Wing provides river cruises along the Trent for groups of elderly, disabled and disadvantaged people. We are looking for volunteer crew members for next season. You do not necessarily need to know about boats as full training is given. Find out more about the Water Wing.