Volunteering with St John Ambulance strengthens communities. From youth support and education to wellbeing, events, and fundraising; your time makes a real impact.
No one should die because they needed first aid and didn’t get it. St John Ambulance teaches people first aid so they can be the difference between life and death, and you can help us do this.
As a Cadet Group Lead, you will be responsible for the overall management of your St John Ambulance Youth unit. You will do this by leading weekly meetings, organising other youth development activities and actively participating in the recruitment, trainingand retentionof the young people and volunteers in your unit. You will ensure that they have a positive and rewardingexperience in St John Ambulance, by equipping them with the necessary skills to fulfil our vision; ‘Everyone who needs it should receive first aid from those around them. No one should suffer for the lack of trained first aiders.’
This role is ideal for someone who has some management experience and wants to enhance their skills while doing invaluable work. This role is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitations Offenders Act.
This Cadet Group meet on Tuesday evenings in Towcester.
We are looking to run a volunteering selection interview session from 02/04/2026. Interviews will take place in person following shortlisting, with a panel of youth team members.
If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for the role
* Training plan will include mentorship, First Aid for Youth Leaders, Youth Leader Principles & Fundamentals, Safeguarding and more. Details of course including dates, time & venue tbc.
Closing date for these opportunities is: 23/03/2026
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 the hiring manager, Sophie Johnston, via emailing: Sophie.Johnston@sja.org.uk
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