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Children & Young people

Join us and become part of the next generation of lifesavers in Wales.

Children and young people join us for many different reasons. Whether you want to learn first aid skills, pursue a career in health and social care, to put back within your own community, learn new skills and gain awards, or simply increase your social skills and opportunities, then we have a place for you.

Please note that there is a monthly fee of £7.50 per child to join our Badger and Cadet groups. To get in contact with the Children and Young People team please click here.

If your child is aged 5-15 years old and would like to volunteer with us, please click the button below.

If you are 16 years old or older and would like to volunteer with us, please click the button below.

Here's how you can be part of our programmes for children and young people

Badgers 5-11 years

Want to be a real life superhero? Join our Badgers to learn skills like first aid, make friends, and have fun. Badgers have something for everyone and is a place where we celebrate diversity.

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Cadets 11-16 years

A place to learn first aid, develop leadership and communication skills and volunteer to help others. Want to make a difference? Then Cadets is for you. Make future you proud.

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University volunteering 18+

Join us whilst studying at a university in Wales. Meet new people, experience a range of sports, social and community events, and learn lifelong skills.

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Become a Youth Leader

Youth Leaders and Youth Helpers run weekly sessions for our Cadets and Badgers, supporting the young people within these groups to learn about first aid, as well as many other fun or important topics.

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Join our community of lifesavers today

We're proud to support children and young people in Wales by helping them learn skills that will benefit them and their communities both now and in the future.

Our Youth Leaders play a crucial part in the development of thousands of young people who are part of our Badger and Cadet groups, by broadening their horizons and helping them to realise their potential.

If you'd like to sign-up as a youth leader, please click the link below to sign-up today.

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Children and Young People News >

June 5^th 2026

St John Ambulance Cymru Badgers used their first aid skills to help when their grandad suffered a head injury at home

Two of the youngest members of St John Ambulance Cymru’s Carmarthen Division recently put the first aid skills they learned with the charity to work when their grandad was injured at home. Menna and Bronwen were being looked after by their grandad when he had a small fall and cut his head. Luckily, the pair were prepared to help, havi...

May 22^nd 2026

Former Miss Wales and medical student Millie-Mae Adams returns to her roots as St John Ambulance Cymru Ambassador

St John Ambulance Cymru is proud to announce that Millie-Mae Adams, a former Miss Wales and dedicated medical student, has officially joined the charity as its newest Ambassador. The appointment marks a poignant “full circle" moment for Adams, who first began her journey into medicine as a St John Ambulance Cymru Cadet. Having dreamt ...

February 11^th 2026

Over 900 pupils and staff at Ysgol Harri Tudur learn lifesaving skills with St John Ambulance Cymru

Pupils in years 7-11 at Ysgol Harri Tudur – Henry Tudor School in Pembrokeshire took part in a hands-on experience of CPR and defibrillator skills on February 2nd, as part of St John Ambulance Cymru’s Defibruary campaign. In total 924 pupils and staff learned the importance of these lifesaving skills, with over 70% of the 6,000 cardi...

Aged 16 or over? You can still join St John Ambulance Cymru

If you're aged 16 and over, but don't wish to join as a Youth Leader, we have various other roles available. From providing first aid at some of Wales' most exciting events to ensuring people have the equipment they need to make a difference.

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Children & Young people

Join us and become part of the next generation of lifesavers in Wales.

If your child is aged 5-15 years old and would like to volunteer with us, please click the button below.

If you are 16 years old or older and would like to volunteer with us, please click the button below.

Here's how you can be part of our programmes for children and young people

Badgers 5-11 years

Cadets 11-16 years

University volunteering 18+

Become a Youth Leader

Join our community of lifesavers today

Children and Young People News >

​​​​​​​St John Ambulance Cymru Badgers used their first aid skills to help when their grandad suffered a head injury at home

Former Miss Wales and medical student Millie-Mae Adams returns to her roots as St John Ambulance Cymru Ambassador

Over 900 pupils and staff at Ysgol Harri Tudur learn lifesaving skills with St John Ambulance Cymru

Aged 16 or over? You can still join St John Ambulance Cymru

Children and Young People Award

What ever age you are there is something for you.

St John Ambulance Cymru Badgers used their first aid skills to help when their grandad suffered a head injury at home