Scouting Ireland, National Office, Larch Hill, Dublin 16, Ireland. T: 01 4956300 | F: 01 4956301
Open Call for Volunteers to Express an Interest in:
Scouting Irelands National First Aid Team
March 2026
Do you have expertise in First Aid skills? Do you have experience in the medical field or have an interest in a career in medicine?
Scouting Ireland is excited to announce the formation of a new National First Aid Team and we need YOU to help shape this vital initiative.
This team will work to create a dedicated, well-trained, and strategically integrated National First Aid Team that supports Scouting Ireland’s events, training, and welfare initiatives. This team will aim to enhance safety, promote health awareness, and ensure robust emergency preparedness across all scouting activities.
Members of this team may have a First Aid Certification or may be looking to develop these skills. They will play a key role in supporting operations and safeguarding at national events and other scouting activities. Members with collaborate with the Listening Ear and Welfare Teams to ensure not only the physical but also emotional and mental health needs of all scouts are supported.
If you are someone who has experience with supporting medical operations, have an interest in the medical field or have experience in emergency medicine we would love to hear from you. Complete the form on the next page to apply:
Scouting Ireland, National Office, Larch Hill, Dublin 16, Ireland. T: 01 4956300 | F: 01 4956301
We are recruiting Scouter volunteers for the following positions:
Role Title Term Length # of Roles Recruited by/Reporting to Timeline for Recruitment
National First Aid Team Lead 3 years 1 (2 in a shared role; subject to applications.)
First Aid Lead Volunteer Team 3 years 6
First Aid Team members for events Reviewed yearly 60 Approx . 6 per Province
Safeguarding Manager/Team, Safeguarding Sub Committee Volunteer/s.
First Aid Team Lead & Safeguarding Manager/Team.
Team Lead/ National Team Members. Application approved by Provincial Commissioner.
By end March 2025
By End April 2025
Time Commitment involved
Monthly meetings / Training as appropriate.
Monthly meetings / Training as appropriate.
Applications will be open following the recruitment of team lead and team. Available for events.
The National First Aid Team will serve as a vital operational and safeguarding support service offering first aid and medical care to scouts and scouters across the country. By joining the team, members will create a national network of professional, compassionate and skilled individuals that will help to keep Scouting Ireland’s members safe.
This open call is open to any adult member of Scouting Ireland who wishes to contribute.
Open Call for National First Aid Team – Fill in form
Steven
Maclean Safeguarding Manager
Scouting Ireland
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