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Volunteer with St John Tasmania

All St John Tasmania volunteers have the opportunity to learn life-saving skills, attend amazing events, make lifelong friendships, and make a positive impact in their community.

Our volunteer program promotes self-learning and development. You can build your story and make a positive impact in the community by becoming a St John volunteer.

When you volunteer with St John...

You will be given the opportunity to:

  • Learn life-saving skills from experienced and knowledgeable experts in the medical field
  • Make life-long friendships with likeminded people
  • Be part of exciting community, cultural, sporting and music events across the state
  • Become a part of the state's response to emergencies
  • Have exposure to employment pathways
  • Make a difference in your community

You will get:

  • Nationally recognised first aid training in Provide First Aid and Advanced First Aid
  • St John Ambulance Australia uniform
  • Pathway to further your knowledge and skills by completing nationally accredited training
  • National and international recognition for your volunteering and community contribution

Becoming a volunteer

No matter where you live, or what you’ve learned along the way, you can make an incredible difference in your community by becoming a St John Tasmania volunteer and learn life-saving skills.

Adults – 18+

Volunteers aged 18 years and older provide quality first aid services to Tasmania’s wide range of events, shows, and festivals. Volunteers are provided with accredited first aid training and have opportunities to gain additional accredited certificates including a Certificate II in Medical Service First Response and Certificate III in Basic Health Care.

Event Health Service volunteers with penguin mascots