PAD Volunteer - Scottish Borders

• St John Scotland

• VO99559

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.

Experience required

• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and/or Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) knowledge
• Ability to communicate effectively by phone, email and in person with volunteers and organisations requesting demonstrations
• Organised, outgoing and welcoming personality
• Supportive of volunteers
• Comfortable using IT systems and websites
• Desire to make a difference to the outcomes of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrests in Scotland

Travel details

Volunteers will be expected to travel around your area to support local communities and the area PAD Lead on where it is best to place the PAD. Access to a car is desirable. Volunteer travel expenses are covered.

Travel expenses

Volunteer travel expenses are covered (according to St John Scotland Expenses policy)

• About
• Notes

Support

Training details

• Ongoing support from our staff team and from the area PAD Lead(s) across the country as required
• Ongoing volunteer training, mentorship, and opportunities are offered as part of your role

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more

This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across Scottish Borders.

With a My Volunteer Account you can write private notes on opportunities you are interested in. Sign in or sign up for a My Volunteer Account.