• First Aid Skills
• Confidence
• Communications skills
• Interpersonal skills

• All training to be provided by St John Ambulance WA and can be negotiated depending on your individual role
• Continual Education Program

• 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
• Provide First Aid Certificate (will be provided by St John)
• Valid National Police Clearance (obtained within the last six months)

• Free ambulance cover for yourself, spouse and dependents, as specified by St John Ambulance WA 
• Free uniform
• Free training in all skills and clinical training relating to your volunteer role
• Annual St John Conference and dinner dance in Perth, to which all volunteers are invited, with cost heavily subsidised.
• National and international recognition for your volunteering and community contribution
• Access to all Volunteer Member Benefits including corporate discounts and other ad hoc offers and specials.

To become a volunteer with St John WA, 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)

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.

Volunteers at St John are expected to abide by the work place behaviour policy and relevant procedures. The policy and procedures are available for view on the intranet.

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.

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.