Volunteer Demonstrators and Trainers lead and teach groups of volunteers in training sessions.
The roles
Trainers and Demonstrators play a huge part the Community Operations Training team. They ensure outstanding quality training is provided to our people, enabling them to carry out their roles to a high standard.
Trainers and Demonstrators: what's the difference?
Demonstrator |
Trainer |
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Existing experience needed |
You should already have experience of at least one St John operational role (like First Aider, buddy, or experience of our EDI courses) that you can offer demonstration sessions on. | None. If you want to be a trainer and start from scratch, we can support you. |
Level of responsibility |
Occasionally deliver sessions related to your area of expertise, with the support of Trainers. | With the support of your District Training Team, take the lead for whole courses or full sessions/days within a course. |
Training you will receive |
A short course to give you the skills needed. |
An in-depth course which you will work on over approximately six months to become a fully qualified SJA trainer. If you have an existing training qualification, we may be able to recognise it, so you may not need to do the full course. |
Training and time commitment
The training and support we provide is as follows:
- Welcome programme introducing you to the project & wider charity
- Qualification as a St John trainer or demonstrator
- Training in appropriate SJA policies
- St John Safeguarding training relevant to your role
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities
- Out of pocket expenses.
Expected Time Commitment
Trainers: average 10 hours per month
Demonstrators: at least 24 hours per year (usually at least four sessions a year)
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