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  • PAD Lead
    with St John Scotland (Fife)

    Volunteer Opportunity No. VO101589 - Created/last updated: 17/10/2024



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    About this opportunity:St John Scotland promotes and supports the placing of Public Access Defibrillators (PADs) in communities across Scotland. St John Scotland helps local community groups by donating towards the cost of the equipment and offering free Bystander CPR and defibrillator awareness sessions.
    As PAD Lead you will:
    * Promote the placement of PADs in your area
    * Lead a small defibrillator awareness volunteer team
    * Deliver defibrillator awareness to people of all ages and backgrounds
    * Manage the equipment required for the delivery of PAD events
    * Travel to communities to advise them on placement of a PAD

    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:18
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:* Ongoing support from our staff team and other PAD Leads across the country as required * Ongoing volunteer training, mentorship, and opportunities are offered as part of your role
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - Expenses reimbursed at 45p per mile.

    Experience required:No specific requirements for experience were provided by the organisation.

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Application Form; Induction/Training

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsVolunteers will be expected to travel around your area to support local communities on where it is best to place the PAD.

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

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