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Emergency response and first aid volunteering

From fires and floods to festivals, our volunteers are always on hand to offer help wherever it's needed. Whether it be making a cup of tea, helping evacuees find temporary accomodation or providing first aid at events, there's something everyone can do.

Would you like to be there when someone needs it most? Join one of our volunteering teams and we'll provide you with all the training you need.

How our volunteers help at events

Emergency response volunteering

Emergency response volunteer and injured man

Our trained volunteers have a special role to play in supporting the emergency services.

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Fire and emergency support service volunteering

Volunteer comforts a couple after an incident

Join us to provide much-needed help to people who are suddenly homeless after a disaster.

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First aid volunteering

First aid event volunteers

Learn first aid and be prepared for any emergency. Even better, teach others to do it too.

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Event first aid volunteering

Event first aid volunteer smiles reassuringly as she holds an ice pack to a girl's arm

We can equip you with the first aid skills to help at public events – and wherever else it is needed.

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Be ready to respond in any emergency

Volunteer stories

Richard Blewer was at work when a colleague phoned from round the corner to say an injured driver urgently needed a first aider.

When lightning damaged a young family’s home, novice volunteer Juliana Ali raced straight there to help.