St John Brigade

St John Volunteers, jointly referred to as the Brigade, are South Africans of all ages, from all walks of life, trained in first aid, who offer their emergency care skills at a variety of public events where first aid may be needed.

FIRST AID DUTIES

Organisers of sporting and social events regularly call on the St John Brigade to perform first aid duties at their functions. Members regularly provide first aid cover for events such as the Comrades Marathon, Cape Town Cycle Tour, Ironman, Durban July, soccer and motorsport.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

The St John Brigade is on call to the South African Military Health Service (SAMHS) in order to assist in times of national emergency. Members also assist at local old age homes, children’s homes, local hospitals and clinics, as well as the community at large.

Brigade Services

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Public & Private Events First Aid Coverage

For a nominal fee we can cover your event’s first aid needs.
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First Aid Demonstrations & Medical Awareness Displays

Need a first aid demonstration or help with medical awareness at your event? Our volunteers are always willing to share their knowledge and skills.
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Schools & Business First Aid

We coordinate schools’ and businesses’ first aid societies, offering certified first aid training to pupils/employees in addition to allowing learners/staff to tap into national and international first aid awards schemes and competitions.
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Disaster Assistance & Community Service

We regularly support emergency services in times of disaster by helping to distribute donations of all kinds to where they needed most. Donations made to us are guarenteed to get to those who need it most.

The high standard of training given to each volunteer ensures that they are equipped to handle any emergency – from a minor strain to a heart attack to delivering a baby!

St John Brigade remains one of the best ways for those intent on entering the medical field to gain basic training and practice.

Ready to join?

OPPORTUNITIES FOR VOLUNTEERS

We accept all persons aged 9–70 years of age. Join one of our existing Divisions or tap into our resources and start a Division of your own with Friends or colleagues

  • Training in First Aid & Home Based Care
  • Events to Practice Health Care/Community Service
  • Networking with Like-Minded Volunteers
  • Broad Medical Interests
  • National & International Awards & Recognition
  • Broad-Based Skills & Leadership Training
  • Assisting the South African Military Health Service in Times of National Disaster