Irish Red Cross/Order of Malta/St. John Ambulance

TheDriver

Anyone here from the Red Cross or want to know more about getting involved??
Or if your location was such that Order of Malta or St John Ambulance was in, then I am sure one of my boards colleagues can assist. Volunteers needed!

maglite

What unit you in Driver?

TheDriver

ANyone out there?

JohnnyBravo

What does volunteering involve?

Kwekubo

It usually involves participating in regular training sessions with your local group, usually one evening a week (plus occasional extra sessions, for example if you wish to do more advanced courses), and then participating in various public duties in the areas of first aid, community care, patient transport and so on. The organisations are all very much volunteer-oriented and you shouldn't be put under any obligation or pressure to do more duties than you are comfortable with or happy doing. If you're interested I'd advise contacting a group in your area, most are very happy to have people come down for a night to see what it's like.

patrickrushe

St. John Ambulance in Cork are always looking for volunteers.

Visit our new site at:

St John Ambulance, Cork City, Ireland. First Aid and Ambulance Unit

The Real B-man

Indeed Driver, Anyone who wants to know about the Order of Malta Can contact me here or via PM.

Elessar

I guess this is as good a place as any to ask.

So what kinds of duties has everyone been on?

Personally, I've done mostly cycle races in north dublin with my OMAC unit lately and the odd football match. What has everyone else been up to?

Larianne

What's the difference between the three groups? Would like to volunteer and advance my first aid skills etc.

maglite

depnds alot on what you want, where you are and the unit you join,

CD do alot of rescue and fire
RC have a nice uniform, decent enough fleet
OMAC have a better social side,
SJA limited and seen as the smallest of the 3 main vols, but can be better dependin on your area,decent enough fleet although small.

also crowds like the red cross do more than ambulance work, collect for disasters, community work, OMAC do lourds work, SJA are all ambu AFAIK

sgt.bilko

SJA Dublin covers the following on a regular basis:

RDS (Concerts,Rugby, Horse Show)
Croke Park (GAA,FAI,IRFU and concerts jointly with OMAC)
Dalymount (Bohs)
Inchicore (St Pats)
UCD (soccer)

However HSE normally take it upon themselves to transport casualties no matter how minor the injury.:mad:

We also provide First Aid and/or Ambulance coverage at a lot of local events throughout the county.

SJA Cork , I can't answer for but have a look at their website www.stjohnambulance.ie for more details

Larianne

maglite wrote: »

depnds alot on what you want, where you are and the unit you join,

Well I'd like to get more involved in the community and advance my first aid skills and meet people! I live in North Dublin.

What organisation is CD? Civil Defence?

The Real B-man

Larianne wrote: »

Well I'd like to get more involved in the community and advance my first aid skills and meet people! I live in North Dublin.

What organisation is CD? Civil Defence?

Theres Plenty of Order of Malta Units in North Dublin Cabra, Marino, Swords, Ballygall, Palmerstown, Raheny, Clonsilla, Clondalkin To name but a few

It really depends which unit you join you will of course get your basic training but some units are more involved in community care and less on the First Aid side vice versa

More info Click Here

Kwekubo

Larianne wrote: »

What organisation is CD? Civil Defence?

Got it in one, see the Dublin CD website.

And for the sake of completion, SJA divisions in north Dublin include Crumlin, Raheny, Castleknock and Finglas, with others around the city centre. You should be able to get contact details via the secretary at the national HQ.

JemimaPD

Hey im just wondering if any volunteering is available in longford. I dont think the Order of Malta have a section there but am wondering what else is available. Ive done an occupational first aid course and loved doing it. I really want to develop my skill further but havent the first clue who to contact first. I did send an email off to St. Johns Ambulance a year ago when i first thought of it but never heard anything back.

Anyone out there to help me plz?

Larianne

looks like it will be Order of Malta for me. Thanks very much for your replies everyone.

moose112

Currently the order of malta does not have a unit in Longford:( Athlone and Mullingar would probably be the nearest units to you.

sgt.bilko

JemimaPD wrote: »

Hey im just wondering if any volunteering is available in longford. I dont think the Order of Malta have a section there but am wondering what else is available. Ive done an occupational first aid course and loved doing it. I really want to develop my skill further but havent the first clue who to contact first. I did send an email off to St. Johns Ambulance a year ago when i first thought of it but never heard anything back.

Anyone out there to help me plz?

Hiya, I'm an Officer in SJA and firstly i'd like to apologise for the non-reply.

SJA does not have a Division in Longford sadly so Red Cross or Civil Defense seems your options

JemimaPD

sgt.bilko wrote: »

Hiya, I'm an Officer in SJA and firstly i'd like to apologise for the non-reply.

SJA does not have a Division in Longford sadly so Red Cross or Civil Defense seems your options

Thanks a million sgt.bilko for ur reply, I'll try Civil Defense

needhelpguy

Keep in mind it is one of the objectives of the Order Of Malta to have at least one unit in every county in Ireland eventually - this is already happening so keep an eye out in Longford.

moose112

To all sja members sorry to hear about the passing of Gerry Shortall i am sure he will be missed by all ye guys.

DanOB

moose112 wrote: »

To all sja members sorry to hear about the passing of Gerry Shortall i am sure he will be missed by all ye guys.

and our Commisoner Derek L Robinson who tragically passed away in an RTA on the 6th of June, may he RIP

patrickrushe

patrickrushe wrote: »

St. John Ambulance in Cork are always looking for volunteers.

Visit our new site at:

St John Ambulance, Cork City, Ireland. First Aid and Ambulance Unit

Just to let ye know that Cork are running a first aid course on the 21st, 22nd and 23rd of September. It is fully accredited..

Contact them via the contact us link or get details by visiting:
First Aid Course

Princess_N

Hi I would love to do some volunteering for any of these organisations, I'm in Laois is there anything there??

miju

Order of Malta have a very , very well run and active unit in Portlaoise if you want to PM me I will give you the number of the officer in charge there who is a very nice guy and will give you all the information you need.

dory

Miju, would you have any idea who to contact fr info on the Dublin Order of Malta?

miju

where abouts in Dublin dory?

The Real B-man

dory wrote: »

Miju, would you have any idea who to contact fr info on the Dublin Order of Malta?

Contact you're Local unit Click Relevent Region.

http://www.orderofmalta.ie/what-we-do.asp?id=15&cid=144

dory

miju wrote: »

where abouts in Dublin dory?

Sorry about the delayed reply. I only just moved in here in Inchicore about a week ago, so I didn't have an answer for you back in September! Wasn't sure where I was going to end up.
So it looks like it's going to be Order of Malta for me. The Inchicore unit is a perfect time for me, Sunday mornings, but it seems to only be for young people (I'm too old at 24). They're connected with Drimnagh, but I work Tuesday when they meet.
So, next up for me would be Clondalkin, the only ones who meet on my night off. Does anyone know anything about this division? What they do etc? I'd be more interested in the Bingo nights and general work with elderly than standing at a concert. But I know it's not exactly the volunteering spirit to declare a preference.
Any info would be appreciated!

Elessar

dory wrote: »

Sorry about the delayed reply. I only just moved in here in Inchicore about a week ago, so I didn't have an answer for you back in September! Wasn't sure where I was going to end up.
So it looks like it's going to be Order of Malta for me. The Inchicore unit is a perfect time for me, Sunday mornings, but it seems to only be for young people (I'm too old at 24). They're connected with Drimnagh, but I work Tuesday when they meet.
So, next up for me would be Clondalkin, the only ones who meet on my night off. Does anyone know anything about this division? What they do etc? I'd be more interested in the Bingo nights and general work with elderly than standing at a concert. But I know it's not exactly the volunteering spirit to declare a preference.
Any info would be appreciated!

Clondalkin unit it a great one, really friendly people I'm sure you'll fit right in. If you ring the officer in charge (details on orderofmalta.ie) she will tell you all about it. I'm not sure what community duties they do as each unit is different.

TheWestsAwake

Do any of these organisations operate in the Castlebar region. I would be interested in gaining first aid experience and to give a little back to the community.

miju

TheWestsAwake wrote: »

Do any of these organisations operate in the Castlebar region. I would be interested in gaining first aid experience and to give a little back to the community.

from the Order of Malta Website

Officer in charge: Tom Jennings

Phone: 087 6833711

Email: castlebar@orderofmalta.ie


Activities

Old Folks, Community Service, Sports, Equestrian, Concerts & Festivals


Adult Meeting

Saturdays at 5.00pm in Order of Malta Premises,Pavillion Road, Castlebar

Elessar

The Castlebar and mayo units are very friendly indeed and do a lot of duties. I understand at least one mayo unit also assists emergency services by responding to 999 calls the odd time! At least, this was the case up to a couple years ago.

dory

My Order of Malta dream has been dashed by the news that they have changed their meetings from Wednesday to Tuesday.

If anyone out there knows of any group, doesn't have to be OfM that meet Wed, Fri or the weekend I would be much obliged if you could let me know.
Cheers!

sgt.bilko

dory wrote: »

My Order of Malta dream has been dashed by the news that they have changed their meetings from Wednesday to Tuesday.

If anyone out there knows of any group, doesn't have to be OfM that meet Wed, Fri or the weekend I would be much obliged if you could let me know.
Cheers!

Hi , I'm an Officer with SJA. There's a Division that meets in Ballyfermot Health Centre on Friday nights 8-10.

info@stjohnballyfermot.ie or PM me for a contact number

blondie7

dory wrote: »

My Order of Malta dream has been dashed by the news that they have changed their meetings from Wednesday to Tuesday.

If anyone out there knows of any group, doesn't have to be OfM that meet Wed, Fri or the weekend I would be much obliged if you could let me know.
Cheers!

Hi Dory the cabra unit of OMAC meet on Wednesday nights as far as i no and that isnt to far from inchicore at all. you can PM for the contact details if your interested.

The Real B-man

Different units meet on various days of the week i suggest you contact units within your area to find one on the appropriate day for you.

PM me if you need more info B.

Bored-Stupid

Hi guys,

I want to get into doing my EFR and EMTs to become a paramedic. Which would be a good organisation to join to get some experience and possibly do those courses through?

Thanks in advance!!

Elessar

Bored-Stupid wrote: »

Hi guys,

I want to get into doing my EFR and EMTs to become a paramedic. Which would be a good organisation to join to get some experience and possibly do those courses through?

Thanks in advance!!

Remember it may take years for you to get on these courses as you will have had to prove you are committed to the organisation. They won't just let anyone walk in and get thousands of euro worth of training

Having said that, if you are really interested, the Order of Malta and the Red Cross have EMT certification. I believe Civil Defence also put forward candidates for EMT via the national ambulance training school. You will usually work your way up - basic first aid/OFA, EFR then EMT. In OMAC at least, only those who have given many years of service and were instructors were given places on the first EMT course. Then there are references required and interviews! So make sure you stay in good standing with the org that you join and are fairly active with duties.

Good luck.

tallaght01

I was in the red cross for years and loved it.

When I got to Oz I decided I'd get back involved. The SJA were my nearest group so I got involved with them.

BUt I've stopped going as it's like being in the military. They do drills and marches and all kinds of nonsense. I'm told the Irish one is similar.

Learning first aid should be just a bit of fun. Marching and saluting and calling people by their rank rather than their name is just bizarre to me.

I found my unit in the red cross to be pretty chilled, though a lot of the head honchos were quite uptight.

Bored-Stupid

So the question is really Red Cross or Order of Malta......Which is better??

star gazer

St Johns Ambulance info night

Recruitment Information Meeting - Thursday 21st January 2010
St. John Ambulance Brigade of Ireland is delighted to announce the first in a series of information nights. The event will be held at Brigade Headquarters at Lumsden House, 29 Upper Leeson Street, Dublin. It is open to anyone who is interested in obtaining information about joining our organisation.

order of malta

Volunteering with the Ambulance Corps
Volunteering with the Order of Malta Ambulance Corps is an opportunity to meet friends, learn new skills or put existing ones to good use. It is also a chance to be part of a team that will make a difference to people’s lives.

Red Cross

Volunteering/Membership
Hand Care volunteer Joan Merrigan giving therapeutic hand care to an elderly lady in a Dublin nursing home.
‘Be part of a team that make’s a difference to people’s lives.’
Volunteers are the most vital component of the Irish Red Cross.
All the good work we do is only made possible because every year, thousands of volunteers willingly give up their time to help others.

triloko

This was very helpful, thanks everyone for the info!

miss no stars

How closely integrated are the Irish Red Cross with the American Red Cross?

I was trained by the ARC as a lifeguard and need to update my CPR for the professional rescuer certificate. Does the IRC certify in a similar manner?

miju

all certifications are done through PHECC in the Red Cross and OMAC, Johns Ambulance etc these days.

Kwekubo

miss no stars wrote: »

How closely integrated are the Irish Red Cross with the American Red Cross?

I was trained by the ARC as a lifeguard and need to update my CPR for the professional rescuer certificate. Does the IRC certify in a similar manner?

The Irish Red Cross is separate from the American Red Cross. IRCS does offer the BLS qualification (Basic Life Support), which is accredited by the American Heart Association. That course is designed for healthcare professionals though and I'm guessing it's not the same course you did in America. So if it's for an Irish lifeguard certificate, then the CFR courses offered by any of IRCS, SJA, OMAC, CD etc would probably be the better option. Check with the organisation that accredits your lifeguard qualification.

sgt.bilko

For those interested, The St John Ambulance Brigade is commencing a public first aid class on Tuesday January 26th at 7.45pm.

It is being held in Brigade HQ, 29 Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4.

Details can be found at :
http://sja.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=54&Itemid=63

or by contacting HQ on 01 6688077 930am to 12pm Mon-Fri.

Also plans are afoot for classes in Drogheda in the coming weeks.

LC_ugh

Palmerstown Order of Malta welcomes new members. If your free on a thursday night and are interested in it, just pop down. Friendly bunch there

limericklad87

LC_ugh wrote: »

Palmerstown Order of Malta welcomes new members. If your free on a thursday night and are interested in it, just pop down. Friendly bunch there

Likewise for the Limerick Unit... expanding quite fast in recent years.... drop in any friday night, 8pm Davis street or drop me a pm

Delicate_Dlite

Hi, I'd like to get involved but I'm not sure in which organisation. I mean this in the nicest possible way, but is there much difference between IRC/OM/SJA.
Or do most ppl just pick it based on location?

miju

Delicate_Dlite wrote: »

Hi, I'd like to get involved but I'm not sure in which organisation. I mean this in the nicest possible way, but is there much difference between IRC/OM/SJA.
Or do most ppl just pick it based on location?

In what they each do no theres not much of a difference. But in how they are run yes most likely a big difference