VOLUNTEER / REGIONAL / VOLUNTEER SUPPORT OFFICER
Want to provide support to your local Sub Centre?
Opportunities are available to members of the community with various skills to join St John WA regional Sub Centres in a non-medical capacity.
Roles may vary based on the need at the Sub Centre in your local area.
If you have a specific skill or talent you believe would be beneficial to your local Sub centre, please feel free to contact us to discuss volunteersourcing@stjohnwa.com.au or 1800 069 393.
Is this you?
- Are you over the age of 18 and interested in volunteering in a non-clinical capacity to support your community?
- Are you friendly with a strong desire to help others?
- Can you easily work as part of a team?
Skills required
- The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Professionalism
- Excellent communication skills
- A friendly demeanour
- A genuine desire to help people in the community
The Application Process
Step 1 - Apply to become a volunteer - Click Apply Now on the link on top of this page.
Step 2 - If your application is successful, you will be offered a volunteer position with your chosen Sub centre and will be contacted for next steps.
This application will take about 20 minutes to complete. If you cannot complete the application right now, you can click 'Save Progress' to save your work and come back at any time within the next 14 days.
- You will need to upload a copy of your driver’s license so have a digital copy ready (you can take a photo of it with your smartphone).
- You will also need an up-to-date National Police Clearance. There’s a link on the application form to organise this—remember you can save your application form at any stage and come back to it.
- We also require you to complete a medical questionnaire as part of the application. All these steps are there to ensure your safety and the safety of the people you’re helping. Thank you for sticking with it and helping us support our community.
Opportunities include
- Membership on Committee at Sub Centre (e.g. Treasurer, Chairperson, Secretary, General Committee Member)
- Clean and maintain vehicles, equipment and facilities
- Social activities coordinator
- Catering coordinator
- Public Events Coordinator
- Admin support
- Gardener
- Public Relations and volunteer recruitment
- Re-stocking ambulances and stores
- Special projects as determined by the sub centre
The Onboarding Process
- Complete the St John Volunteer Online Induction (approximately 4 hours)
- Attend orientation at your centre (approximately 2 hours)
- Complete Provide First Aid course (1-day course provided by St John) or submit evidence of current certification (must be less than 12 months since date of issue)
Skills you will develop
- First Aid Skills
- Confidence
- Communications skills
- Interpersonal skills
Free Training Available
- St John Welcome Induction
- First Aid Course (Provide First Aid – 1 day)
- All our volunteers are provided with the necessary training to enable them to carry out their role. To continue to operate in your role, you must maintain the competencies required and an appropriate level of fitness as roles are physically demanding.
Location
There are 160 St John locations across regional Western Australia, which includes 141 sub centres that are volunteer-run locations with Community Paramedic support. In addition, there are 19 hybrid/career stations with a mix of Volunteer Ambulance Officers and Career Paramedics working side-by-side.
FAQ
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Free ambulance cover for yourself, spouse and dependents, as specified by St John Ambulance WA
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Free uniform
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Free training in all skills and clinical training relating to your volunteer role
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Annual St John Conference and dinner dance in Perth, to which all volunteers are invited, with cost heavily subsidised.
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National and international recognition for your volunteering and community contribution
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Access to all Volunteer Member Benefits including corporate discounts and other ad hoc offers and specials.
To become a volunteer with St John Ambulance Western Australia, you will be asked to complete an online application, including a medical questionnaire and the following:
- National Police Clearance (Valid within the past 6 months)
- Current Photo ID (Driver’s Licence, Passport or WA Photo/Proof of Age Card)
- Working with Children Check
All our volunteers are provided with the necessary training to enable them to carry out their role.
To continue to operate in your role, you must maintain the competencies required and an appropriate level of fitness as roles are physically demanding.
All information concerning our volunteers is treated as strictly confidential at all times.
Your volunteering for St John Ambulance should not cost you anything.
We will reimburse all legitimate out of pocket expenses incurred during your time volunteering with us.
You should talk to your supervisor to confirm what expenses you can claim.
St John Ambulance has a long history of recognising the outstanding contributions volunteers make to the organisation.
We seek to recognise all volunteers and there are a number of distinguished national awards that you can be eligible for including our internal reward and recognition program.
Safety Injury & Support Services
- Volunteers will be informed of the Occupational Safety and Health requirements applicable to volunteers.
- Safety Injury and Support Services provide extensive information about their services and policies on the intranet.
Wellbeing & Support Services
- St John places a very high value on the health and wellbeing of their volunteers and provides an extensive support network through its confidential Wellbeing and Support program, accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
