St John's seeking more help from new dedicated Oldham volunteers

Oldham's Mayor has urged townsfolk to consider taking a volunteer role with St John's Ambulance

Oldham’s Mayor Cllr Ginny Alexander has donated £500 to the town’s St John’s Ambulance Oldham branch. 

And she has urged townsfolk to consider taking a volunteer role with the charity.

She said: “St John Ambulance step forward in the moments that matter, to save lives and keep communities safe.  

"Their highly-trained volunteers keep people safe at events nationwide. 

“All their charitable work is entirely funded by donations, and they are a market leader in the provision of workplace training, first aid supplies and event and ambulance services. 

“Whatever you enjoy doing and however much time you can commit, there’s a volunteer role for you.

"Volunteering is a fantastic way to enhance your CV, meet new people, and learn lifesaving skills,” she added.

Roles include:

• Ambulance Service volunteers
• Community Advocate
• Community First Responders
• Event First Aiders
• Fundraising and Communications volunteers
• Healthcare Professionals
• Managerial roles
• Operational Support Volunteers
• Skilled support
• Stadium First Aider
• Student volunteering
• Trainers and Assessors
• Youth Team volunteer

St Johns Oldham branch is at Busk Road, off Ellen Street, Oldham, OL9 6QY.

To book a course (covid safe), volunteer, fundraise or donate, please visit: www.sja.org.uk

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