St John Ambulance Victoria - Join Our Life-Saving Mission Make a Real Difference in Your Community St John Ambulance has been the lifeblood of emergency care in Australia since 1883, with volunteers saving lives and delivering compassion to those in need Volunteering - St John Ambulance Australia. In Victoria, we're the largest provider of First Aid training, First Aid services, defibrillators and First Aid kits St John Ambulance Australia (VIC) INC, and we need dedicated volunteers like you to continue this vital work. What You'll Gain: - Professional Qualifications: Receive nationally accredited training including First Aid, CPR, and specialist medical skills - Valuable Experience: Join over 2,000 professional volunteer medics, doctors, nurses, paramedics and salaried medics - Personal Growth: Develop leadership skills, build confidence, and make lifelong friendships - Community Impact: Provide essential healthcare services at events, emergencies, and community programs Volunteer Opportunities Include: - First Responder roles providing emergency medical care - Event Health Services at festivals, sports events, and community gatherings - Youth program leadership (for those interested in mentoring young people) - Communications and logistics support - Specialist medical roles for qualified healthcare professionals Training & Commitment: The comprehensive First Responder program runs over 5 months with weekend training sessions. After qualifying, volunteers contribute 60 hours annually - roughly just over an hour per week to serve your community. Why Volunteers Love St John: - Structured, professional training environment - Flexible volunteering that fits around your lifestyle - Opportunity to use your skills in real emergency situations - Pathways for career development and specialization - Being part of Australia's most trusted first aid organization with 140 years of community service Ready to answer the call and help save lives? Your community needs skilled volunteers who can step up when it matters most. Join St John Ambulance Victoria and become part of something bigger than yourself. Applications are processed through group interviews and information sessions where you'll meet current volunteers and learn more about the exciting opportunities ahead.