St John Ambulance Foyle

25/08/2026

🚑 Back on the road and supporting another fantastic event! 💚

This week, our volunteers have been in Ballycastle providing medical cover for the Auld Lammas Fair.

Our team deployed 2 Emergency Ambulances, 1 Rapid Response Vehicle and Emergency Responders (ERs) across the event, helping to ensure medical assistance was available for visitors, traders and everyone enjoying one of the country’s best-known traditional fairs. 🚑⛑️

A huge thank you to all of our volunteers who gave up their time to support the event. From our ambulance crews to our Emergency Responders and everyone working behind the scenes, it takes a real team effort to provide this level of cover. 👏💚

Want to be part of the team? 👀

We’re always looking for new volunteers to join us. Whether you’re completely new to first aid or already have experience, we’ll provide the training and support you need.

📩 Get in touch with St John Ambulance Foyle to find out more about joining our team.


St John Ambulance Northern Ireland

24/08/2026

🚑 Want to be part of something that makes a difference? 💚

At St John Ambulance Foyle, our volunteers are out across the country providing first aid and emergency ambulance cover at events, responding when people need us and supporting our local communities.

You don’t need to be a healthcare professional or have years of experience to join us. We provide the training and support you need, starting with first aid and giving you the opportunity to progress into ambulance-level training when you’re ready.

Whether you’re interested in emergency response, first aid, event medical cover, meeting new people or simply giving something back to your community, there’s a place for you in our team. 👏

🚨 We’re also looking to hear from healthcare professionals! 🚨

If you’re a nurse, paramedic, doctor or other registered healthcare professional looking for flexible work alongside your existing commitments, we have opportunities available with competitive hourly rates. Whether you want to pick up occasional shifts or work more regularly, we’d love to hear from you.

Two different ways to get involved. One fantastic team. 💚

📩 Interested? Send us a message to find out more. Or email us at [email protected]

Come and join us — you never know where volunteering might take you! 🚑

09/08/2026

🚑 Wow, wow, wow, what a week! 💚

There’s busy, and then there’s whatever our volunteers have been up to this week. We have taken it to another level yet again! 😅

From Foyle to Ballymena, Cushendall, Belfast and everywhere in between, our teams have been out and about providing first aid and medical cover across an incredibly busy week of events.

Our volunteers have been supporting the Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann, Heart of the Glens Festival, Ulster Rally and the Apprentice Boys of Derry events, with crews travelling across the province to make sure medical support was available wherever it was needed.

Safe to say, there have been plenty of miles covered, plenty of radios going off and probably more than a few cups of coffee along the way! ☕😂

A massive thank you to every single volunteer who gave up their time this week. Whether you were on an ambulance, providing first aid, supporting operations or helping behind the scenes, your commitment has allowed us to support thousands of people across the country.

And if seeing our crews out and about has ever made you think “I wouldn’t mind giving that a go…” — why not? 👀💚

We’re always looking for new volunteers to join the team. You don’t need to be a medical expert to get started — we provide the training and support you need to become part of something that genuinely makes a difference in your community.

For now, though… we think our volunteers have earned a well-deserved rest! 😴🚑

Another busy week done. Plenty more to come. 💚

30/07/2026

🚑 Another busy week for our volunteers at St John Ambulance Foyle! 💚

Last weekend, our volunteers were on duty providing medical cover at the Armoy Road Races, helping to keep competitors, officials and spectators safe throughout the event.

This week, our teams are back out across the North West supporting the NI SuperCup, with matches taking place across multiple venues, our volunteers are once again giving up their time to provide first aid and emergency ambulance cover, ensuring players, coaches and supporters can enjoy the tournament safely.

A huge thank you goes to every member of our team who continues to volunteer their time, skills and commitment.

Thinking about volunteering? 💚

Every event we support is made possible by volunteers. If you’ve ever considered making a difference in your local community, we’d love to hear from you. No matter your background or experience, there’s a place for you in our team, with training and support provided every step of the way.

👏 Good luck to everyone taking part in the NI SuperCup this week—we’re proud to be supporting another fantastic event across the North West.

29/06/2026

🚑💚 This is how we do it! 💚🚑

Our volunteers have been hard at work providing first aid and emergency ambulance cover at a fantastic range of events across the North West and beyond.

Over the past two weeks, we’ve supported:

- Hard as Oak
- Armed Forces Day – Coleraine
- Zach Bryan - Belfast
- Foyle Maritime Festival

Whether it was sporting events, community celebrations or large-scale concerts and festivals, our volunteers were on hand to provide professional first aid and medical support whenever it was needed.

A huge thank you to every volunteer who gave up their time to support these events. Your commitment, teamwork and dedication to everything you do never goes unnoticed, and we’re incredibly proud of everything you do.

Here’s to the next event! 💚🚑

19/06/2026

❤️⚡ Check Your Defib Week ⚡❤️

As part of Check Your Defib Week, volunteers from St John Ambulance Foyle have been out and about across the city checking the locations of publicly accessible defibrillators and helping to raise awareness of their importance.

In a cardiac arrest, every second counts. Knowing where your nearest defibrillator is, and how to access it, could help save a life.

Many defibrillators are located in public places and are designed to be used by anyone, regardless of medical training. The device provides clear instructions and will guide you through the process if it is ever needed.

Take a few moments this week to find out where your nearest defibrillator is—you never know when that knowledge could make all the difference.





St John Ambulance Northern Ireland

07/06/2026

💚🚑 Volunteers’ Week 2026 🚑💚

We couldn’t let volunteers week go without saying a huge thank you to all of our incredible volunteers at St John Ambulance Foyle.

Whether they’re providing medical cover at local events, responding to incidents, or giving up their evenings for training, our volunteers make a real difference every day.

Over the past year, our team has dedicated hundreds of hours to serving communities across the North West and beyond, all while balancing work, studies and family commitments.

Your dedication, professionalism and willingness to help others never goes unnoticed. We are incredibly proud of everything you do.

Thank you for your service, your commitment and your compassion. Happy Volunteers’ Week!
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06/06/2026

We’re proud to be supporting this fantastic tournament and helping to provide a safe environment for all the players, coaches, officials and spectators taking part.

Best of luck to everyone involved, and we hope you have a brilliant day! 💙⚽🚑💚

A huge thank you to St John Ambulance Foyle for their support of the Northwest Girls Cup 2026.

We are delighted to have their experienced crew and fully equipped medical vehicle in attendance throughout the tournament this Saturday 6th June, providing essential first aid and medical cover for all participating players, coaches and spectators.

The safety and wellbeing of our players is our highest priority, and having St John Ambulance Foyle on site gives everyone peace of mind knowing that professional medical assistance is immediately available should it ever be required.

On behalf of everyone involved with the Northwest Girls Cup, we would like to express our sincere appreciation to the volunteers and team at St John Ambulance for their commitment, professionalism and continued support of girls’ football in the North West.

Thank you for helping us ensure a safe and enjoyable tournament for all the girls taking part. 💙⚽🚑

17/05/2026

🚑💚 Another busy week for our volunteers! 💚🚑

This week, volunteers from St John Ambulance Foyle provided medical cover at:

👟 The NSPCC Bluebell Walk
🏊 The Mayor’s Swim Challenge
🏃 The Strabane Lifford Half Marathon

Our volunteers were on hand throughout each event to provide first aid and emergency ambulance support.

A huge thank you to everyone who gave up their time to support these events — your dedication doesn’t go unnoticed 💚




St John Ambulance Northern Ireland

11/05/2026

💚🚑 Could you volunteer with St John Ambulance Foyle? 🚑💚

We’re looking for new volunteers to join our team!

From supporting major events and providing first aid and ambulance cover, to learning life-saving skills and giving back to the community, volunteering with St John Ambulance Foyle is a rewarding and unique experience.

No previous experience is needed — full training and support is provided. Whether you’re looking to try something new, develop your skills or give back to your community, there’s a place for you on our team.

⛑️ Learn valuable skills
🚑 Support exciting events
🤝 Meet new people
💚 Make a real difference

If you’d like to find out more about volunteering with us, drop us a message or an email— we’d love to hear from you!