Volunteering Opportunity: VO97300

• Community Engagement Facilitator (Fife)
  with St Andrew's First Aid.

  Created/last updated: 20/03/2024

  
  

  About this opportunity:	St Andrew's First Aid is Scotland's leading first aid training provider  •  Their mission is to raise awareness of the importance of first aid skills through event cover, training courses and first aid education in schools and communities  •  Being a Community Facilitator is all about delivering a variety of lifesaving first aid skills in community engagement workshops and projects, within local communities, and primary and secondary schools  •  A lot of these projects involve talking about and demonstrating the basics of first aid to community groups that can include children, young people, and vulnerable adults  •  In this role you can promote first aid awareness and help to achieve St Andrew's First Aid's mission to create a nation of lifesavers  •
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	16
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	Training is provided including Standard Event First Aid Certificate, Moving and Handling Principles, Introduction to Child Protection, Community Facilitation Module
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - Expenses are paid by bank transfer at public transport rates.
  Experience required:	St Andrew's First Aid are looking for volunteers who are interested in supporting first aid delivery in their local area. Volunteers should be able to work as part of a team and have good communication skills, excellent organisation and planning skills, and a positive attitude, and be flexible and adaptable to needs of charity. Experience of public speak and a basic understanding of first aid would be appreciated.
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	No restrictions were specified.
  Application process:	Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; Interview; PVG membership required; References
  Taster available?	No, not for this opportunity.
  Travel Details	The communities and schools St Andrew's First Aid work with can be located across Fife and its surrounding areas. They will make you aware of the volunteering opportunities available and at that time let you know details regarding address and organiser details.
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.