Is this for you?
Do you have the physical, mental and emotional capability to support people in what could be
the most challenging moments of their lives? Can you learn and deliver advanced life-saving
skills and work with a team to keep people safe at large events and in other challenging
environments? Then you could be the next Emergency Responder in your community!
Impact
As an Emergency Responder, you will be there in the moments that matter. You may be offering
reassurance and minor treatment, or contributing to a team that saves a life. From foreseeable to
unexpected emergencies, you will exercise the capability to relieve sickness, distress and
suffering and send patients onwards to the safety of their homes or further treatment. You will
make the difference between panic and relief, between pain and comfort, between lives lost and
lives saved.
Expected time commitment At least 100 hours per year
Line managed by Community Network Lead
Meeting these hours will form part of the annual revalidation for your role. The requirement can be adjusted in
unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances, for example if you are unexpectedly unwell.
Key information
- Start Date: 3rd November 2025
- End Date: 31st December 2026
- Volunteer: Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly
- Availability: Monday AM, Monday PM, Monday Evening, Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM, Wednesday Evening, Thursday AM, Thursday PM, Thursday Evening, Friday AM, Friday PM, Friday Evening, Saturday AM, Saturday PM, Saturday Evening, Sunday AM, Sunday PM, Sunday Evening
- Tasks: What you would be involved in (responsibilities)
Assessing and treating patients
Safe discharging of patients
Assisting with the moving and handling of patients, including those who are not able to
move themselves
Working both independently and as part of a team
In the absence of a more clinically qualified person (e.g. Ambulance Crew or Healthcare
Professional), taking charge of a first aid scene and leading in the delivery of patient care
Providing robust handovers to colleagues and emergency services
Understanding clinical prevention and the appropriate need for escalation and reporting
Representing St John Ambulance positively and in line with our HEART values
What you would be accountable for
Delivering clinical skills in line with your scope of practice
Maintaining patient records and confidentiality
Volunteering within our policies and procedures
Treating patients in line with your training, the First Aid Manual and other relevant guidance. - Training: Training and support provided
The training and support we will provide for you is as follows:
Induction programme introducing you to the charity
Emergency Responder course
Essential training including safeguarding, health & safety and GDPR
Out of pocket expenses.
SJA will provide uniform in this role - Requirements: Willing to travel by public transport or find own way to volunteering location
- Interests: Community, Crisis Support, Emergency services, Event, Festivals, Health and safety, Health and wellbeing, LGBT, Medicine, Mental Health, Public events, Veterans and Armed Forces
- Suitability: 18 and over
- Activities: First Aid, Virtual Volunteering
- DBS Check: Yes
Assessing and treating patients
Safe discharging of patients
Assisting with the moving and handling of patients, including those who are not able to
move themselves
Working both independently and as part of a team
In the absence of a more clinically qualified person (e.g. Ambulance Crew or Healthcare
Professional), taking charge of a first aid scene and leading in the delivery of patient care
Providing robust handovers to colleagues and emergency services
Understanding clinical prevention and the appropriate need for escalation and reporting
Representing St John Ambulance positively and in line with our HEART values
What you would be accountable for
Delivering clinical skills in line with your scope of practice
Maintaining patient records and confidentiality
Volunteering within our policies and procedures
Treating patients in line with your training, the First Aid Manual and other relevant guidance.
The training and support we will provide for you is as follows:
Induction programme introducing you to the charity
Emergency Responder course
Essential training including safeguarding, health & safety and GDPR
Out of pocket expenses.
SJA will provide uniform in this role