First aid is at the heart of everything that our volunteers do

At St John Ambulance, we rely on thousands of amazing volunteers to deliver our life-saving work in communities across the country. Most of them are helping patients in need or educating the public about the importance of learning first aid.

If you are passionate about helping others and want to make a real difference in your community, then come and join our incredible team. Your actions could save lives.

Types of roles

• Community First Aider
• Emergency Responder
• Healthcare Professionals – paramedic, nurse, doctor, operating department practitioner, nursing associate, physician associate, physiotherapist
• Student Volunteer

To see the full list of roles and their requirements currently available in your area, search our live volunteering opportunities.

Do I need previous experience of first aid?

No, for some of our roles, such as a Community First Aider or Emergency Responder, you don't need to have any previous first aid experience. We’ll provide you with all the training and guidance you need to get started. We just ask that you come with a willingness to learn, a compassionate mindset, and the ability to communicate well as part of a team.

Some roles will require you to have a certain level of physical fitness so that you are able to move around and treat patients at events.

If you’re unsure about delivering first aid, then there are still lots of other ways you can get involved. Why not try volunteering with young people or providing essential support behind the scenes? Or if you’re looking for a step up, then take a look at our leadership roles.