As a charity we provide emergency care to people who are in a state so critical that they require the specialist skills of our team at the scene of the accident or medical incident.
Great Western Hearts - CPR and Defib Training in Secondary Schools
Contact person
Daniel Hanley-Shearing
#110835
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Summary
Deliver lifesaving CPR and defibrillator training in schools, empowering young people with vital skills and helping build a safer, prepared community.
Detailed description
About the Role
As a Great Western Hearts Heartstarter Volunteer for Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC), you'll play a vital role in delivering life-saving CPR and defibrillator training to young people across the region. You’ll assist with and lead interactive sessions in secondary schools, helping students learn how to respond in a cardiac emergency using the DRSABC approach and an Automated External Defibrillator (AED or Defibrillator).
You’ll work alongside other healthcare professionals and students, sharing your knowledge and passion for emergency care. Your involvement will not only empower others with essential skills but also inspire future generations to consider careers in healthcare. Whether you're a paramedic, nurse, doctor, or medical student, your time and expertise will help build a more resilient and prepared community. Training equipment (manikins, training defibs etc.) are provided by GWAAC and each session is run by a Lead Volunteer or the Public Education Coordinator. All sessions are organised by the Public Education Coordinator.
Key Responsibilities
- Shadow a session to learn the style and content of our programme
- Familiarise yourself with the GWH - CPR standardised presentation
- Teach (or assist in the delivery of) CPR, use of a defibrillator and the recovery position
- Demonstrate the journey of DRSABC and effective CPR
- Positively support students to practice CPR and defibrillator use.
- Unpack and repack kit before and after the session
Requirements
- Enthusiastic and confident when engaging with young people
- Reliable and happy to work as part of a team
- Ability to travel to the designated school
- An understanding of safeguarding procedures (training available)
- Must be Trained in Basic Life Support or higher level
- GWAAC Reference checks
Our Values
At GWAAC, our work is guided by values that shape everything we do:
We are compassionate
We are dedicated
We are curious
We are collaborative
As Great Western Hearts CPR Volunteer, you’ll reflect these values and give learners the confidence to become a lifesaver.
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs
About Great Western Air Ambulance Charity - Gloucestershire Opportunities
As a charity we provide emergency care to people who are in a state so critical that they require the specialist skills of our team at the scene of the accident or medical incident.