Emergency Responder (Bristol, Avon & Somerset)

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. Through volunteering as an Emergency Responder, you’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering essential first aid and lifesaving clinical care at community and major events in your areas, including at sporting events, concerts, community festivals.

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.

We are looking for volunteers all across the county and have a number of weekly meeting evenings across the county:

• Bradley Stoke meet on a Thursday evening
• Bishopston meet on a Monday evening
• Bedminster meet on a Wednesday evening
• Bath meet on a Tuesday evening
• Weston-super-Mare meet on a Tuesday evening
• Wells meet on a Wednesday evening
• Taunton meet on a Wednesday and Thursday night (alternating weekly)

If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for role at these dates:

• Selection Event - 18th May, details of times, venue, tbc.
• Training for role - Details of course including dates, time & venue TBC. If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for this role. This will include a 6-day in-person training course split over three weekends which will result in a recognised level 4 qualification.

Closing date for these opportunities is: 15/06/2026

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