St John Ambulance appeal for youth leader volunteers in Nottinghamshire to help guide next generation of first aiders through cadets

The leading first aid charity in the country, St John Ambulance is looking for volunteers to guide the next generation of first aiders.

Across Nottinghamshire there are currently a number of vacancies for youth leaders and helpers, who work with Cadets (aged 10 to 17) and Badgers (aged five to 10.

St John’s unit in Newark is in need of more volunteers, as well as units in Bilsthorpe, Calverton, Cotgrave, Hucknall, Ilkeston, Mansfield, Nottingham and Worksop.

Successful applicants will begin their volunteering journey as youth helpers and with more training and experience will be given opportunities to progress to youth leader positions and deliver first aid duties in the community and at events.

Every new youth leader or helper recruited means that another six Badgers, or eight Cadets can be enrolled in a local St John unit.

Steve Bedford, project development officer, said: “We have some great local opportunities to join our friendly team as volunteers working with our young people.

“We regularly see our young volunteers go on to study healthcare subjects or pursue careers in the healthcare industry and there is a great deal of satisfaction in knowing that you have helped these youngsters reach their full potential.

“We really hope that some enthusiastic and committed local adults will step forward and apply to join the St John family.”

No prior first aid or volunteering experience is needed as all necessary training — such as First Aid and safeguarding — will be provided.

Applicants must be 18 or over and will need to pass an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Volunteers will receive a number of benefits such as development opportunities, and access to exclusive discounts like Blue Light Card.

To learn more about the youth leader and youth helper roles and to apply, please visit www.sja.org.uk/youthteam.

For an informal chat about any of the available roles, please contact Steve at steven.bedford@sja.org.uk.