We cover events like the Ashes, international rugby games and marathons. We also transport patients to and from hospital as well as providing first aid training for more than 15,000 people in Wales annually. Description
St John Ambulance Cymru is Wales' leading first aid charity and our mission is to enhance the health and wellbeing of communities in Wales. We touch the lives of almost everyone in Wales because we:
Provide voluntary first aid support to tens of thousands of people annually;
Are the leading provider of first aid training in Wales. Operate a patient transport service from hospital to home;
Ways to get involved:
Badgers:
If you become a Badger you are one step closer to becoming a young action hero! Boys and girls aged between 5 and 10 years of age are offered loads of fun in a safe and supervised environment. Cadets:
There is so much more to being a Cadet with St John Ambulance Cymru than *just* first aid. If you're aged 10-18 you could benefit from loads of fantastic and exciting opportunities. Currently, over 2,000 young people in Wales are taking part in the challenge. Are YOU ready to take action? LINKS:
If you are off to University, but want to remain an active St John volunteer, or would like to become a member, then LINKS is for you. LINKS groups are student societies run solely by students to fit in with student life. Meeting times and duty attendance can work around timetables and studying
Adults:
If you’ve attended an event in Wales you’re sure to have seen our St John people at work. From rugby matches, to motocross events, to village fetes, we provide first aid for the people who need it. For those adult members who wish to provide first aid cover at events, full training is given to equip them for any circumstances. In addition to this, adult members can become a:
• Fundraiser
• Youth Leader
• First Aider
• Treasurer
• Secretary
