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Volunteering with St John
At St John, we believe in being stronger and better together, and that communities and individuals benefit from the tremendous talents, skills and efforts of volunteers.
St John volunteers
St John volunteers come from all walks of life and professions. Their locations, ages and genders are diverse. Every minute, of every day, St John volunteers are pulling up their sleeves to make a big impact in their communities.
Over 11,100 Volunteers nationally.
Hundreds of thousands of hours.
Volunteering roles at St John
St John has people volunteering across many vocations, offering a range of unique skills.
This includes people from medical or health related professions such as paramedicine, emergency services and nursing, to generalist first aiders, trainers and educators, and roles behind the scenes.
- Event Health and Medical Services
- Community Care
- Youth Program
- First Aid in Schools
- Emergency and Disaster Response
- Mental Health First Aid
- Ophthalmic Program
- Support services for older people and vulnerable people
- Community training, education and outreach
- Historical Society of St John
- Operational and administrative support
Volunteering for young people
St John offers a range of Youth Program opportunities through its St John Juniors, Youth and Cadets programs.
St John delivers a National Youth Program in collaboration with all states and territories. This program engages children and young people in Juniors, Youth (Cadets and Academy) programs that develop a sense of citizenship, build leadership skills, promote volunteerism, improve self-esteem and wellbeing, and build on first aid skills for life.
Volunteering in your area
The volunteering roles for St John differ in each State or Territory. To find out what opportunities are available near you, connect with your local St John.
Volunteer roles will depend on your location, local services and community need.
Why Volunteer for St John?
- Be part of the life blood of St John and your community
- Make an impact and give something back
- Learn new skills and knowledge
- Apply First Aid in community
- Get involved in great events, programs and services
- Connect with new peers and people
- Flexible options
- Volunteering near you
- Boost your own confidence, esteem and wellbeing
- Be part of something bigger – trusted and valued
Important things to know
St John is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children who participate in St John activities, programs, events, or services.
St John has zero tolerance for child abuse and neglect. St John will always strive to ensure that children do not experience abuse, neglect, harm, or exploitation during their involvement with us.
St John values diversity and is committed to fostering a volunteer environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive. We encourage First Nations volunteers, and people who identify as gender diverse.
How to
volunteer
- Get in touch with your local St John State/Territory. We recommend hopping onto their website to check out their volunteering page.
- You will be required to conduct certain checks to meet local state/territory requirements such as Criminal Records Checks and Working with Children and Vulnerable People .
- Follow the volunteer recruitment and induction procedures relevant to your local State/Territory St John.
Thank you
Our Message
to Volunteers
Thank you to each and every one of our volunteers. For your time, commitment, dedication and sacrifices. Your impact is profound and often immeasurable in its enormity. We are here to help, because you are.
We extend our thanks to the families, employers and support networks of our volunteers who give up time with these dedicated individuals.
