Community First Aider; West Midlands

Volunteering with St John Ambulance strengthens communities. From youth support and education to wellbeing, events, and fundraising; your time makes a real impact.

At St John Ambulance, we are looking to develop our volunteering offer and become an even more integral part of our communities through delivering community first aid and education.

We need people who have a passion for helping others, care about their communities and want to make a difference, supporting them to become safe and more resilient by sharing your first aid skills and knowledge. As a Community First Aider, you’ll deliver first aid to those in need through local events, as well as provide education to the public so that the ripple effect of First Aid grows.

Through supporting the growth of community partnerships, you will bring people along to our cause, growing our membership and fundraising base and spreading the message that First Aid Saves Lives.

Through volunteering as a Community First Aider, you’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service.

It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time.

We will make sure you will have access to a proper induction to volunteering with SJA and the training you need for the role you take on. We will also provide you with a supportive environment while you are volunteering with us. Information about our volunteer roles are included in the role descriptions. What you can expect from SJA, and what we expect from those who volunteer with us, is included in the volunteer charter.

This vacancy is specifically targeting student volunteers within Birmingham.

Volunteers would be expected to commit 80 hours of volunteering a year. This could involve Community First Aid at local events, Community Engagement & Education, or Community Fundraising. They will also be expected to keep in regular contact with their line manager.

This role will require an interview and  check, which will take place in person, provisionally on Saturday 8th November at a venue in Birmingham City Centre which will be confirmed should your application be successful. Please ensure that you are available for this before submitting your application. If you are unable to make this date but are still keen to apply, please contact Kirsty on

Once your screening for role has been completed, you will be invited to attend your local St John Ambulance Network for a Welcome and Induction.

Training for this role consists of online learning modules. Your local Network will support you through the training process.

Closing date for these opportunities is: 03/11/2025

If you’d like to know more about volunteering or would just like to chat to someone who does, get in touch. Please contact our the hiring manager, Kirsty Richens, via emailing:

To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below: