Volunteering
with St John
The heart of St John Ambulance NSW doesn’t beat without community. And we work to empower those communities with the confidence and skills to potentially save a life.
Why Volunteer with St John
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. Opportunities can include event responder, healthcare professional, or event support volunteers.
Benefits of
Volunteering with us
Make a difference
Support your community, help others, and be there when it matters most.
Build real-world skills
Gain practical First Aid, teamwork, leadership, and emergency response experience.
Find your community
Meet like-minded people, build friendships, and feel part of a welcoming, caring community.
Discover your potential
Build confidence, challenge yourself, and develop skills that stay with you for life.
What you could do
Types of Volunteering
Event Health & First Aid
Provide First Aid support at sporting matches, festivals, concerts, community events, and major public gatherings across NSW.
Emergency Response
Support communities during emergencies, disasters, and major incidents as part of trained response teams.
Community Education & Youth
Empower the next generation through school and community First Aid programs, or by mentoring and leading our St John cadets.
Specialist & Support Teams
Contribute behind the scenes or in specialised roles supporting logistics, communications, operations, welfare, and frontline teams.
Youth Volunteering
Young people under 18 can get involved with St John through our Youth Program and cadet network, building confidence, learning First Aid, and developing lifelong skills in a supportive environment.
Whether you’re exploring opportunities for yourself or your child, our youth program is are a great way to get involved in the community.
How it
works.
Join
Apply online and we’ll connect you with your local St John team to find the right volunteering opportunity for you.
Train
Complete your onboarding and receive comprehensive training and support from experienced St John teams.
Participate
Use your skills to support events, communities, emergency response, and First Aid programs across NSW.
Flexible Volunteering Options
While most of our volunteers meet regularly at physical locations with their division to learn and train, we also offer a flexible volunteering option.
Rather than attending physical meetings, you can join through our Virtual Hub, then choose to attend events in your area when you’d like to.
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.