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Volunteering Opportunity: VO99697

  • CPR Champion - Fife
    with St John Scotland (Fife).

    Created/last updated: 17/10/2024


    About this opportunity:As a CPR Champion you will support St John Scotland as part of their partnership with Save a Life for Scotland
     •  You will get the opportunity to attend various events within your local area with other St John Scotland CPR Champions and CPR Leads ensuring that participants are equipped to undertake potentially lifesaving bystander CPR according to current policies, regulations and protocol
     •  You will also be trained on demonstrating defibrillator usage to participants
     •  Main tasks: - Deliver Bystander CPR awareness to various people at different events within your local area - Defibrillator Demonstration (training is provided)
    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:18
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:You will be provided with the necessary training to deliver Bystander CPR awareness sessions. This will be conducted by attending a '˜CPR Champion Awareness' event organised by St John Scotland. - Ongoing support is offered by the CPR Lead and the area team - Other volunteer training opportunities are offered as part of your role
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - Expenses are reimbursed monthly at 45p per mile.

    Experience required:- Outgoing and welcoming personality, willing to interact with a great variety of individuals - Ability to organise own transport to the locations of the different events - Be able to commit for a period of at least 6 months - Knowledge of current CPR guidance desirable

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Application Form; Induction/Training; Interview; PVG membership required

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsVarious locations across your local area.

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.