Volunteering!
In Times of Emergency an In Everyday Life, St. John Ambulance Volunteers Are There for Canadians
When a community need arises, St. John Ambulance volunteers are ready and able to help. When a natural or human disaster strikes, St. John Ambulance volunteer Medical First Responders are there with advanced first aid and life-saving skills, experience and leadership. When companionship is needed, Therapy Dog members offer warmth and compassion.
At cultural, community and sporting events in cities, towns and villages across Canada, St. John Ambulance volunteers are on the scene and ready to provide health and safety relaated until medical assistance arrives. Whenever and wherever people gather, event organizers and communities cou;nt on St. John Ambulance volunteers to be a familiar and comforting site.
Learn Skills That Save Lives at Work, Home and Play
As a St. John Ambulance volunteer you will have direct access to Canada's most respected first aid, CPR and health promotion training network. St. John Ambulance instructors and training programs are acknowledged to be the best available. Each year, over 600,000 Canadians receive first aid, CPR and health related training from St. John Ambulance. The skills you learn could save a life - perhaps that of someone you love.
Meet New Friends
While St. John Ambulance volunteer touch the lives of many people in our communities, they are also touched by the many bonds they build within our volunteer network by meeting new friends, sharing experiences and developing relationships that in many cases last a lifetime.
Make a Difference in Your Community
As a St. John Ambulance volunteer you will help expand the continuum of emergency first response in our communities, increase safety awareness, promote health and bring expertise, experience and equipment whenever and wherever it is needed. Because of the dedication and commitment of St. John Ambulance volunteer, Canada is a safer place to live. In human terms, the contribution our volunteers make to Canadian communities is beyond estimation.
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