St John Ambulance RISE Project

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What is the RISE Project?

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RISE is a dynamic new project designed and led by young people, for young people.

RISE responds to specific community needs, developing young people's skills
and helping them to contribute positively to their communities. Those
involved with the scheme will be closely supported by project staff and
volunteers, enabling them to pass on their skills via a peer mentoring system.

Who can get involved?

The initiative is aimed at reaching young people not in employment, education or training, initially aged 16 to 25 and living within the London boroughs of Newham, Tower Hamlets, Hackney and Waltham Forest.

What does the RISE Project offer?

Key areas of training and support include:

  • Life saving skills
  • Caring for children, the elderly or disabled people
  • Leadership opportunities, including BTEC accredited training
  • Peer to peer teaching.

We also offer a range of supplementary activities, including our Out, About and Overnight course, healthy living workshops, crime prevention/personal safety advice, and creative activities. Those trained through the RISE initiative can become part of the project training team. They can pass on their skills to others in youth groups, faith and community hubs, as well as offering first aid support at local sports and music events, developing further services and involving others, particularly those in traditionally hard to reach groups.

How is this offer delivered?

Stick-it

Level: Introductory
Content: This one-day course provides a basic introduction to first aid. The course gives participants a grounding in managing an incident and the most commonly needed first aid skills. This course is delivered by young people, for young people.

First aid

Level: Introductory
Content: This course focuses on CPR, bleeds and dealing with an emergency situation.

Essential skills in youth work (16+)

Level: Two (equates to GCSE grades A-C)
Content: This course provides an introduction to St John Ambulance and is the minimum qualification for a youth leadership role within the organisation and comprises:

  • Essential skills in youth work (8 hours)
  • Keeping children safe (2 hours)
  • 10 hours of direct work with young people
  • First aid qualification (4 hours).

Out, About and Overnight

Level: Basic
Content: This one-day course looks at the necessary requirements to work with young people off site.

Keeping Children Safe

Level: Basic
Content: A course designed for those who come into contact with children through their work or leisure activities. This short programme works by helping individuals to understand the unique role they play in keeping children safe from harm.

Leadership skills in youth work (18+)

Level: Three (equates to A-level grades A-C)
Content: A course to help prepare and support youth leaders in their role. The course comprises:

  • Leadership skills in youth work (20 hours)
  • Working safely with young people (4 hours)
  • 20 hours of direct work with young people
  • First aid qualification (4 hours).

Contact

St Georges Town Hall
236 Cable Street
London
E1 0BL

Telephone: 020 7780 9859
Email: rise@sja.org.uk

Support

The St John Ambulance RISE project is funded by:

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And recognised as a project inspired by the values of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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