Community Volunteer First Aider 16+

at Community Medics

Role Description

This Role is open to anyone from 16+

The training for this role will take place at the Norden Old Library, OL12 7RB between 09:30-16:00 across four days.

Saturday 17th October

Sunday 18th October

Saturday 24th October

Sunday 25th October

About the Role

Our Community First Aid Volunteers play a vital part in helping us deliver safe, compassionate, and community-focused first aid cover at events across Greater Manchester. You will work alongside experienced responders (FREC 3 and above), supporting them in caring for patients, ensuring events run smoothly, and contributing to our wider community engagement mission.

You don’t need any previous medical experience. We will provide full training, ongoing CPD, and the guidance you need to feel confident in your role. What matters most is your willingness to learn, your teamwork, and your commitment to helping your community stay safe.

Key Responsibilities

You don’t have to take part in all these activities; they are simply examples of the types of tasks you can get involved in as part of the Community Medics team.

Event Support & First Aid Delivery

Support trained responders in delivering safe, effective first aid at local events.
Assist with basic first aid tasks within the scope of your training.
Help with patient handovers and maintaining a calm, reassuring environment for those receiving care.
Contribute to event set-up and pack-down, including preparing equipment and creating a safe clinical space.
Community Engagement

Support with CPR demonstrations and public first aid awareness activities.
Speak with the public about Community Medics, our mission, and our services.
Help young people and families learn simple lifesaving skills in a friendly, approachable way.
Operational Support

Assist with equipment checks, restocking, and vehicle preparation before or after events.
Support logistics such as setting up gazebos, booking areas, or community stalls.
Provide general assistance to the operational team as required.

Type of Activity: Ongoing

Suitability: Suitable for 16 and 17 year olds, Suitable for 18 year olds and over

Time commitment

1-2 events per month

Availability: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Monday Evening, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Thursday Evening, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Friday Evening, Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon, Saturday Evening, Sunday Morning, Sunday Afternoon, Sunday Evening, Ad-Hoc

Is this role available at multiple locations? Yes

Role Location: Depending on events location

Ward: Bury East/Central (Elton, Moorside, Redvales), Bury North (Ramsbottom, North Manor, Tottington), Bury West (Radcliffe), Whitefield, Prestwich, Boroughwide

Benefit to the volunteer

What We Provide

Full Community First Aider training to prepare you for your role.
Regular CPD sessions, scenario training, and development opportunities.
Safeguarding, health & safety, and role-specific training.
Uniform, equipment, and access to all necessary resources.
Support from experienced responders at every event.
Out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed.

You will receive

Induction and training, Regular support supervision, Travel expenses, Volunteer policy

Volunteers are asked to complete or provide: Application form, ID Check, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, Reference(s), Informal discussion (may include an interview)

Activities: Event and Stewarding, First Aid

Skills: Other (please specify), What You’ll Bring

A caring, calm, and community-focused approach.
Willingness to learn new skills and follow clinical guidance.
Reliability and commitment to keeping the public safe.
Confidence to engage with the community in a positive and respectful way.
Ability to work well as part of a diverse and supportive team.
An interest in first aid, public safety, and community engagement.

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