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Volunteer with us

By becoming a volunteer with St John Ambulance, you’ll become part of a warm and welcoming team that is actively changing lives.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of St John Ambulance Tasmania. Our volunteers come from all walks of life – we are a reflection of the communities we serve. With St John Ambulance Tasmania, you will learn new skills, build strong relationships with new people you meet, and make a real contribution to your community.

Volunteer for events

Get involved and support the community in a fun environment. Events provide great opportunities for volunteers of all ages to learn and apply skills – from basic first aid to advanced medical support. Our volunteers cover a broad range of events across the state, ensuring that communities receive the best possible care and support at various gatherings and activities.

EHS crew standing by Ambulance

Event Health Services

Get access to Tassie's best events while supporting your community! 

As an Event Health Services volunteer you will gain nationally accredited first aid certificates, as well as skills and experience in event health, logistics, communications, leadership and management 

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Youth program participants

St John Youth Program

Are you aged between 11 and 18 and have a passion for helping your community? 

Our Youth Program provides the opportunity serve your community through first aid, develop life saving skill, earn badges and awards, all in a fun, safe and supportive environment.

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Support Volunteers

Don’t have first aid skills? You can still help. 

From communications, logistics and event planning to writing grant applications, photographing events or providing administrative support, there’s always something interesting on the go that will benefit from your involvement.

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Community Care

If first aid isn't for you, then why not consider becoming a Community Care Volunteer? With a wide range of volunteering opportunities available to provide essential support and companionship to those in need, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives.

Young male volunteer at a supermarket helping an older woman

Shopping Support Volunteer

Assist clients with grocery shopping and errands. Flexible hours, great way to give back, and foster relationships within the community while ensuring clients' essential needs are met.

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Two older men talking in a vegetable garden

Gardening Support Volunteer

Help us maintain clients' gardens, improving their outdoor spaces. Enjoy fresh air, physical activity, flexible hours, and the satisfaction of enhancing clients' living environments and well-being.

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St John volunteer helping older person into a car

Transport Support Volunteer

Join us as a transport volunteer and help clients get to medical appointments, social activities, or errands. Enjoy flexible hours, build connections, and make a significant impact on someone's daily life.

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First Aid Education

Have a passion for connecting with others? The consider joining our community education team as a first aid ambassador and empower adults and young people to feel confident responding to an emergency with first aid.

Free CPR session in Bunnings

First Aid Force

Be part of the future of first aid as the driving force behind our mobile community education program, providing the community with an introduction to first aid. The First Aid Force visits a number of community and expo events throughout the year helping to build resilient communities.

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First Aid in Schools trainer with school children

First Aid for Kids trainer

Make a difference in children’s lives. Inspire and engage with school students as you teach them about first aid and what to do in an emergency. Training is face-to-face and volunteers opportunities exist during school hours at schools, or during the holidays at St John venues. 

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Cadets displaying work to adult educators at first aid camp

Adult Youth Leader

Our Adult Youth Leader volunteers play an essential role in the success of the Youth Program. If you are looking for a rewarding experience where you can make a positive impact, learn new skills, and facilitate the growth of the next generation of leaders, then this is the role for you!

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