St John Ambulance - Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario Branch

Application

Call for more information

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Medical First Response Team: Volunteers must be at least 16 and have a St John Standard First Aid and Level C CPR Certificate
Therapy Dog: Must be at least 18 and own a dog (dog will be evaluated for correct temperament)
Youth Services: Children and youth between 10-18 years of age

Fees

None

Contacts

Cheryl Austin - Volunteer and Fundraising Coordinator
807-345-1712 Ext 2 * cheryl.austin@sja.ca
Diana Sustawenko - Executive Director
807-345-1712 Ext 6 * diana.sustawenko@sja.ca

Languages

English

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Offers a variety of community services in the area of safety and health including the following:

Medical First Response Services

Provides volunteer-based Medical First Response at local community events

Therapy Dog Program

Takes a volunteer and their dog to visit hospitals, retirement homes, and long term care facilities within the community
Evaluates volunteers and their dogs to become part of the program

Car Seat Inspection Program

Invites parents to make an appointment to ensure their car and/or booster seats are installed and secured correctly and to ensure that children are safe while out on the road

Youth Services

Offers children and youth ample opportunity for fun, along with learning first aid and life skills while giving back to the community
Offers SJA Connect, a health, safety and leadership development program to prepre youth to assist in community emergencies and disasters
Provides a Youth Cadet Program with training, local community volunteering services, leisure activities and participation at local events to teach youth to become valued and vital community members

Ladies Auxiliary

Raises money through cookbook and yard sales to support St John Ambulance services