Our volunteers are trained in first aid to treat all sorts of injuries ranging from headaches to heart attacks. They use these skills to provide first aid treatment at a wide variety of public events. Volunteers often arrange further medical assistance and transport for patients, or provide comfort and rest to people in need of more prolonged care.

What does it involve?
Commitment
Our local groups typically meet once a week for training and social activities.

You will also be asked to help cover at least one event a month. Many of our volunteers do more if they wish.

Role
Using your first aid skills to treat people with injuries. You could be the first person on the scene of an accident and may be able to help in the following ways:

To me there is nothing greater than helping to save lives. It's wonderful to know you can make a difference.

Sue
First aid volunteer
Assessing a patient
Dealing with unconscious patients
Dealing with patients who are not breathing
Dealing with injuries and bleeding.
Many of our first aid volunteers go on to progress to other roles within first aid volunteering, these might include:

Ambulance attendant
Ambulance driver
Cycle responder
First aid trainer.
Training
You don't need any previous first aid experience, as our training will equip you with all the skills you need for the role.