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(Harris) First Aid Volunteer
When We Need You
From 17/03/2008 onwards
About Opportunity
Identifying,as far as possible, the injury or nature of illness, To protect casualties and others at the scene from possible danger, To give each casualty early and appropriate treatment, treating the most serious first, To liaise with the Ambulance Service/Police/Fire and Rescue Service, as and when required, To make a record of the care provided ensuring client confidentiality is maintained, To help other team members set up and dismantle first aid posts, To follow agreed Health and Safety instructions.
Availability
Flexible
About British Red Cross
Caring for people in crisis
Skills & Experience
No First Aid experience needed as we can provide all the necessary training; good inerpersonal skills including tact and diplomacy; good communication skills; able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Travel Details
First Aid training and practice happens at the Red Cross Centre, Bayhead. The public events we attend are across the Island and also some larger events on the mainland.
Restrictions
Volunteers aged under 16 are not permitted to administer First Aid for legal reasons and insurance purposes but can assist at events.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Interview, Police Check, References
Work Type
Care / Support worker
Client Group
Health/Hospitals/hospices
Expenses Detail
Mileage rates for own car use = 40p/mile. For public transport, volunteers keep receipts and claim back expenses. Work wear provided Meals reimbursed
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
Every other Tuesday evenings. Must be able to attend regular practice sessions. Events mainly May-sept on saturdays
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 15 years of age.
Volunteers Required
10
Reference Code
63-309
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
95 Cromwell Street
Stornoway
HS1 2DG
Contact: Volunteer Centre Western Isles
Tel: 01851 700 366
Email: stornoway@volunteeringwesterni...
Website: http://www.volunteeringwe...
