Worth Valley Community First Responder Service

Volunteer as a Responder

We are always looking for more responders to join our Rota, and provide quality pre-hospital care to the people of the Worth Valley. No prior first aid knowledge is necessary (although it is advantageous) as all training is given. Our Responders come from all walks of life, and between them try to cover 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

If you are interested in joining the team, please read the requirements here first, then contact the Recruitment Co-ordinator, addresses and numbers on the contact page.

Please feel free to download our Information Leaflet and Poster below. If you live, work or own a business in the Worth Valley and would be prepared to display our recruitment Poster we would be very grateful. Please let me know where you are displaying it so I know where's covered.

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Potential CFR?

There are certain conditions and requirements which are necessary for an effective service;

You MUST be 18 years or older.

There is no upper age limit, although you must be able to do a physically demanding role, carrying equipment and performing CPR for up to 20 minutes on your own.

It is preferable that you either have a driving license and vehicle, or have access to a driver whilst you are on call.

You should have a sympathetic and caring approach to people.

You must be reliable and trust worthy with a mature outlook on life.

You must be able to work together with others as part of an emergency team.

Yorkshire Ambulance Service will also run a Criminal Records Bureau ( CRB ) check on all candidates

Skills and equipment which First Responders are qualified in:-

All of our Responders have completed and passed the Yorkshire Ambulance Service, 2 1\2 Day First Responder training course:

Use of Automated. External. Defibrillator (AED)

Oxygen Therapy

Bag-Mask-Valve Resuscitation and Airway Adjuncts

C.P.R. (Cardio. Pulmonary. Resuscitation.)

First Aid, Patient Care & Assessment

Recognition of cause and type of illness/injury

Scene safety & Incident Management

Infection Control

Communications

In addition, responders attend monthly training sessions which are held locally on the first Thursday evening of the month.

Click the picture to see the equipment we carry.

Want to know why we do what we do?

Video is copyright and courtesy of Bondi Rescue (www.bondirescue.com)

Sponsor Our Equipment

Own a business?

Have a Community Spirited employer?

We are alway looking for local businesses to sponsor items of our equipment. Although we can't guarantee to carry your logo on the particular item, we will certainly ensure that everyone knows you're a valued sponsor.

We will display your logo at any events, galas or publicity that we attend (usually on our stand), stating which peice of kit you have sponsored.

We will also put your logo on the Sponsors & Donors page, again alongside a photo of your sponsored item.

Donate

You can donate using Paypal, or in one of our own distinctive collecting boxes, which will shortly appear in pubs, shops, surgeries and other local businesses.

easyfundraising

If you shop online anyway then why not raise valuable extra funds for us by using this fantastic scheme. All you need to do is visit http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/wvcfrs and when you register, select Worth Valley Community First Responder Service as the organisation you wish to support..