Community Volunteer

Overview

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

Support the work of St John Ambulance in your community by volunteering as a Community Volunteer, a flexible, innovative role open to all.

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. Community Volunteers can choose from a wide selection of activities – including fundraising, talks and demonstrations, supporting at events, volunteer welfare, social media and administration support.

• Support and undertake bucket collections in local communities and at public events.
• Help plan and run fundraising events and activities throughout the year.
• Deliver community engagement talks about the work of St John Ambulance to local groups and organisations.
• Support first aid demonstrations and awareness sessions (no previous first aid knowledge required – full training will be provided).
• Complete role‑specific induction and mandatory training.
• Attend occasional team meetings or briefings, usually held locally or online.

Time commitment is flexible and can be arranged around work, family, and other commitments. This role is ideal for volunteers who enjoy meeting people, being out in the community, and making a visible difference.

• Talks and demonstrations
• Community Roadshows
• Supporting national campaigns
• Counting and banking money
• Booking events
• Supporting Networks
• Administration support
• Writing thank you and community letters
• Media and social media
• Community news and Network newsletters

Through volunteering as a Community Volunteer, 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.

Once we have completed your selection and screening for this role, we will provide you with an induction, as well as invite you to any necessary training sessions. 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.

Please note this is a non‑clinical role.

Volunteers need to attend induction and carry out online financial training.

Closing date for these opportunities is: 20/02/2026

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 hiring manager, Sam Austin, via emailing:

To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below: