Five reasons to volunteer with St John Ambulance
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1. Meet new people
'As a nurse, people often ask me why I do St John Ambulance at
the weekend for free when I could do paid overtime at the hospital.
I love meeting the new people and making lifelong friends. I love
working in the new environments, I love broadening my horizons and
enjoying concerts and sports that I wouldn't have thought to go to
without St John Ambulance.
'I love always having something to look forward to, and I love
getting out to explore my local area. I love being able to focus on
what I went into nursing for - saving lives, watching people get
better, and caring for people.
'Oh, and best of all, I met my boyfriend through St John
Ambulance!' – Charlotte,
Nurse
2. Learn new skills that can help with your career
‘When I was interviewing for my job, being able to show you give
your time to something so positive was really valued by the
interviewers. Being a volunteer trainer has definitely got me out
of my comfort zone and helped build my confidence – after
presenting in front of hundreds of people, not much can faze you!’
– Richard,
First Aid Trainer
3. Be part of some great events
‘I started volunteering with St John Ambulance at the age of 13
- that was over 30 years ago! It gives me a great bunch of friends,
a lot of useful skills, and the opportunity to get out and about
and help people - whether at a local craft fair or the London
Marathon!’ – Ann,
Emergency Transport Attendant
4. Get new opportunities
‘St John Ambulance gives me opportunities that I wouldn't get if
I were just doing overtime as a paramedic. I have had the pleasure
of working with a group of amazing people. I have been there to
support people in their time of need. I am also a youth leader
which allows me to empower an amazing group of young people.’ –
Tom, Area Manager, Paramedic and
Youth Leader
5. Help your community, and be part of a great one
‘St John Ambulance has a family feel, and no matter what public
event I have attended, everyone seems to recognise you. The
absolute best part is getting a ‘thank you’ from relatives or the
patient themselves.
'Being part of St John Ambulance is more that can be put into
words, and thanks to St John Ambulance, I am now considering a
career in Adult Nursing.’ – Dean, Unit Training Lead
Volunteer with St John
Ambulance