Youth leader

Over half of St John Ambulance's 43,000 volunteers are under the age of 18, making us a major youth organisation. Youth leaders play a crucial part in the development of thousands of young people by broadening their horizons and helping them to realise their potential.

What does it involve?

All we ask is for four hours a month of your time. Many of our volunteers do more if they wish.

Working with young people and helping them to complete our Grand Prior Award scheme.

As a Youth leader, you could help by:

• teaching first aid or other subjects
• organising weekly meetings
• organising games and social activities.

You don't need any previous first aid or youth leading experience; we will provide training for the role.

We are looking for people who are:

• committed and passionate about youth work
• willing to learn new skills and help to develop young people
• keen to make a positive difference for themselves and others.

The next steps

To find out more about becoming a youth leader you can complete our online form or you can telephone 08700 10 49 50 to be put through to your local St John Ambulance branch.

As with all youth organisations, we take child protection very seriously. Anyone who has regular contact with young people will be required to undertake an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure and also complete a mandatory Working with young people safely course.