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St John in Bream Bay

Bream Bay St John – why not join us?

We are constantly in need of Operational Volunteers to ensure the ambulance can be crewed 24/7. The role of an Operational Volunteer is not only to administer medical care to patients; it includes attending sports meetings, special events, races, fishing competitions and more.

Volunteers help with Administration

While volunteers assist with operational roles, we also need volunteers to help manage the administration of the station on Tamingi Street in Ruakaka, which involves monthly meetings and the occasional fundraising event.

Personal qualities we look for in an Operational Volunteer include:

Genuine commitment, positive attitude and empathy towards the well being of others
Ability to learn new skills
Ability to communicate effectively
Good health and physique
Culturally sensitive
Pride in personal appearance and professionalism
Ability to work under pressure
Honesty and integrity
Ability to work both as a leader and a team member
Respect with confidentiality

Criteria for becoming an Operational Volunteer include:

Being able to commit to undertaking a minimum of one shift per week. At Bream Bay this is flexible according to other commitments.
A current Workplace First Aid Certificate. We will assist you in obtaining this.
Candidates must be in good health and reasonably physically fit.
Must produce a clean full driver’s licence.
Have a clean Police Record

Training for Volunteers

As most Operational Volunteers have full or part-time work, initial training (including driving) is provided in shortened 1-2day courses usually in Whangarei, along with fortnightly sessions at the ambulance station.

Training is also on-going on the road where officers start as an Observer, or third officer, for as long as it takes for them to progress to second officer status. Training and regular crewing on the ambulance eventually leads to completing an NZQA recognised National Diploma in Ambulance Practice.

Teamwork and Fun

At Bream Bay we also have a very active Social Club and focus on teamwork in an enjoyable way as well as in a professional manner. We challenge other ambulance stations and health care workers to games evenings and sporting events; we go on bus trips and have fun times at the station itself.

Why not Join the Team?

If you are interested in becoming part of the St John Bream Bay team: Contact St John Station on 432 7311 or by email at station54@stjohn.org.nz

Join the Bream Bay St John Area Committee: contact John Burrows, the 09 432 7619
If you are from Mangawhai and want to join St John: Contact Martin Davies
OR Join the supporters scheme and save on future ambulance bills: Contact Colleen Langton