Volunteer

Manningtree First Responders are always looking for more volunteers. If you are interested you would ideally need to live in Manningtree, Lawford, Mistley, Bradfield, Brantham, Ardleigh or Dedham, have a full driving licence, the use of a car and spare time to give.

Volunteers usually start by joining us at our weekly meetings held at the St. John Hall in Manningtree to get more of a feel for what we do. The next step is a DBS (formally CRB) check and training course, which is held over three days at the ambulance training centre in Chelmsford and covers basic life support, use of an automated external defibrillator, oxygen therapy, management of medical conditions, Responder safety and risk assessment. This is followed by an observation shift on an ambulance or fast car to experience various situations with support from fully trained paramedics.

Volunteers then begin by accompanying other First Responders until they are confident enough to attend calls alone. It is acceptable for Responders to work in pairs and some of our group do so.

Volunteers are supplied with a high visibility jacket, a fleece, polo shirts and vehicle signs which are attached magnetically when on-call.

To volunteer or obtain further information please contact us via email or phone or feel free to attend a group meeting held between 7pm-9pm every Monday (except bank holidays)