Get Involved
Stronger communities save lives, and community is the foundation of St John Ambulance NSW. Together, we build the confidence and life saving skills that turn everyday people into everyday heroes.
Join the Movement
1 in 3 volunteers have provided life-saving CPR outside of their role with St John Ambulance NSW.
At St John Ambulance NSW, first aid is just the beginning. As leaders in health and safety, we partner with organisations and communities to deliver expert guidance, comprehensive services and practical solutions that build capability, reduce risk and protect what matters most.
- Volunteer Opportunities: Apply your skills, gain real-world experience, and create impact in your community today
- Event Health Services: Secure your event with professional first and medical support you can rely on
- Train With Us: Build lifesaving skills and workplace safety that builds confidence and capability.
Make a real difference
Gain valuable skills
Join a supportive community
Flexible volunteering
Volunteer With Us
Volunteers are the heart of everything we do.
Volunteering with St John Ambulance NSW is more than first aid. It’s about being a part of something bigger. Whether you’re supporting events, emergencies or assisting the team behind the scenes, you’re helping to create a safer and stronger community. Gain valuable skills and connect with like minded people and know that your contribution makes a real difference.
St John Youth Program
Give your child the gift of confidence and community.
St John Ambulance NSW youth program offers young people a safe and supportive environment to learn life skills, develop confidence and contribute to the community through first aid.
Many of our young members have found the program to be a valuable stepping stone towards careers in paramedicine, nursing, medicine, while gaining real life experience that builds them for whatever comes next in their career.
Donate today
and help us save lives.
When everyday people have the skills, confidence and equipment to respond in a first aid emergency, more lives are saved.But it takes more than just skills, it takes support.
Your donation helps us train, equip and empower communities across NSW, giving ordinary people the power to step up and act when every second counts. Together we can build safer, stronger communities where more lives are saved, and everyday heroes are ready to make a real difference.
Partnerships & Philanthropy
Transform your corporate purpose into measurable community outcomes. A partnership with St John Ambulance NSW enables your organisation to directly support life saving programs that builds capability, strengthen resilience and improve safety and outcomes across the state.
Lead with purpose. Delivering tangible social impact, align with a trusted organisation and support St John Ambulance NSW in saving lives and building safer communities.
Careers at St John
At St John Ambulance NSW, your work matters. Join a team dedicated to helping others, strengthening communities, and saving lives. We offer meaningful roles with opportunities for professional growth, learning and development in a collaborative and supportive environment.
From first aid trainer and clinical positions to corporate roles, there are many ways to join our mission. Join us to strengthen communities and make a meaningful impact every day. Enquire today and use your skills to support the New South Wales community, while building your career with one of Australia’s most trusted organisations.
Find your nearest Division
St John Ambulance NSW volunteers meet with their division regularly to learn and train. You can choose any location to be your division. You can choose the division that best fits your schedule.