County. I have im-mense pride knowing that I am volunteering for an or- ganization that supports Ca-nadians in need.” With events booked until Oc- tober, securing the St. John Ambulance team for an up- coming community event in advance is encouraged. “The more volunteers we have, the more community events we can go out and support,” Ross urges. On the horizon is the Polar Bear Dip in Port Stanley this March 7th, for which St. John Ambulance will be in attendance. Ross continues, “Our work we do in this community makes a big difference. The more members we get, the more events we can cover. You don’t have to be from
involved, visit the sja.ca website and utilize the drop-down menu to complete an application. The Community Service Coordinator based in London will then review and begin the process of onboarding with a reference check, police check and so forth. Moreover, training nights in St. Thomas occur every two weeks, located at the 30 Burwell building. These sessions will equip volunteers for their Medical First Responder certification, as well as maintain sharp skill sets. “If you can’t volunteer but would love to donate, kindly contact ‘St. John Ambulance St. Thomas Elgin Branch’ on Facebook. All contributions are appreciated.” Ross concludes by an- nouncing the Bandages and Bellies Food Drive, which St. John Ambulance St. Thomas-Elgin is hosting at the St. Thomas Real Canadian Super Store on March 28th from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm. All donations support the St. Thomas Food Bank, with their goal to fill their ambulance with non-perishable food items. Pre-filled food bags will be available for purchase, and monetary contributions are graciously accepted. Explore their webpage for further information, and direct inquiries about St. John Ambulance St. Thomas-Elgin to their London office at 519-432-1352.
health science or emergency services, as we’ll give you all the training that you need to be comfortable to go out and be a Medical First Responder at these local events.” To become
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