Volunteers Tel: 08717 179514
Have you ever thought of volunteering? Do you have some spare time? Perhaps a few hours to spare? each week? or Each Month?
Volunteers are vital to the good work we undertake and is often only possible through the hard work of our our volunteers, who give up their time to help and support others
We are seeking volunteers who wish to get involved in First Aid within their local communities and on a wider regional basis.
We are seeking volunteers to fulfil roles in our voluntary section where you will be able to assist in your own communities.
First aid volunteers
Our volunteers are trained frombasic to advanced first aid and are able to treat all sorts of injuries ranging from falls to heart attacks. They use these skills to provide first aid cover at a wide range of events from rugby matches to pop concerts and martial arts events. Our vlunteers often arrange further medical assistance and or transport for patients, or provide comfort and rest to people in need of more prolonged care in our treatyment centres.
What does it involve?
Role
You may the first person on the scene at an accident and may be able to help in the following ways:
Our first aid volunteers can progress to other roles within the organisation, these might include:
- Advanced First Aider
- Private Ambulane Technician
- First aid trainer.
Training
Do not worry if you dont have any previous experience of first aid, as our training will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need for the role.
We are seeking:
- Volunteer Leaders to work as Regional Officers
- Volunteers to work in Small First Aid Stations as Station Officers
- Volunteers to join Small First Aid Station
- Volunteer Support Staff for the Regional Management and Small First Aid Stations
The following shows the volunteer structure:
Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Training Agency Headquarters
Regions
Regional Commander
Deputy Regional Commander
Regional Secretary
Retgional Treasurer
Regional Training Officer
Regional Medical Officer
Regional Nursing Officer
Regional Ambulance Officer
Regional Public Duties Officer
Regional Child and Adult welfare Officicer
Stations
Station Officer
Deputy Station Officer
Station Secretary
Station Treasurer
Station Training Officer
Station Medical, Nursing & Ambulance Officers
Station Ambulance Technicians
Station First Aid Staff
Station Public Duries Officer
Station Support Staff
Station Care Assistants
If you are 18 years of age or over, and would like to join as a volunteer, to provide services to your community at local or regional level, please contact us with your details.
If you already participate in a community first responder scheme, then this is a good way of enhancing your skills and volunteering your services in your local communities.
You could become a trainer, a detachment commander or a regional commander.
This is a good opportunity for you.
Eligibility for Membership
The following criteria apply to those seeking membership:
- Be over 18 years of age
- Be of good character
- Be able to provide 2 hours per month (24 hours per year) voluntary service
- Complete a CRB Check
Training
We shall provide your training relevant to the role you are undertaking.
What to do next
Well? We’ve got you this far! You’ve shown interest by reading this! Now why not take this one step further.
Send us an e-mail stating VOLUNTEER in the subject line, with the following information:
- Name
- Age
- Date of Birth
- Home Address
- Telephone Number including Mobile
- What role you wish to volunteer for?
- What experiences you have in volunteering or in first aid organisations and activities.
We shall then contact you and discuss what the next stage will be.
Send your e-mail to: faw@phecta.com
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University students volunteering with PHECTA
If you are attending university in the UK and you are interested in First Aid, Paramedic Sciences, Nursing, Physiotherapy or Medicine, then why not contact us and join our undergraduate groups.
As a member of the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Training Agency Undergraduate Group, you will be able to learn and enhance your first aid skills, assist in research projects, interact with other health care professionals and assist at events.
As a student in PHECTA, there are many opportunities available to you such as first aid, socialising, training and volunteering:
First aid
PHECTA UG Groups can provide first aid cover for their universities and the wider community. There is the opportunity to work alongside other volunteers helping save lives or providing cover at events.
Socialising
PHECTA UG Groups meet regularly in and out of term time. They will have regular social events to meet all tastes. This provides a great opportunity to meet new people both within the organisation and outside it. As most students at university live away from home, LINKS offers a varied social life with members soon feeling part of the organisation. Groups often have annual balls and teambuilding weekends that allow members to relax and forget about their studies for a few days.
Training
PHECTA UG Groups will train regularly, normally once a week during term time, teaching members new skills, helping them to develop their first aid. The more experienced members have the opportunity to teach the newer members and get the reward of helping them in their development within the organisation.
Volunteering
PHECTA UG Groups offer many opportunities to volunteer in your local community. Whether this is through providing first aid services, training in first aid or youth work - there is something for everyone. PHECTA UG Groups are student run, so there are opportunities for members to take leading roles in the management of the group. There are plentiful opportunities to enhance your CV, working with health professionals.
Every student will have been told that university is more than a degree, it's an education. PHECTA UG Groups allows for this with members choosing how much time they want to give and how / when they want to spend this time.
How to get involved
For more information e-mail faw@phecta.com