Celebrating 125 years! St. John Ambulance is an international not for profit organization whose mission is to improve the health, safety, and quality of life to the communities they serve. The organization has been serving Canada for more than 125 years and has been in the Durham Region for 50. The organization started in Ontario in the spring of 1884, after offering the first course in first aid to a group of military cadets at the Royal Military College in
Kingston. They strive to provide first aid, CPR, healthcare courses to the community and of course, their uniformed volunteers work hard to provide first aid coverage at a number of community events. These volunteers provide more than 15,000 hours to communities across the region. St. John Ambulance offers a number of training related courses ranging from First Aid, CPR, External Defibrillation and WHMIS training courses, most of which they offer on a weekly basis.

The organization also has a variety of first aid kits and supplies available to buy. They also run a Therapy Dog program, which offers companionship visitations, car seat technicians and a youth program.

For more information on St. John Ambulance’s services and courses visit www.sja.ca or you can call their office at 905-434-7800. Volunteer opportunities are also available.