Our youth programme operates in Dublin, Kildare, Limerick, and Cork. It enables young people to learn First Aid, build confidence, and gain important life skills.
Youth members can volunteer with St John Ambulance Ireland as a ‘Cadet’ from ages 10–17.
Please see below a list of our current Cadet Divisions and a link to their application form. Some Divisions may not be taking on new members at this time and are maintaining a waitlist for new applications. All our emails are monitored by Volunteers, please allow them at least two weeks to respond to your enquiry before following up.
Links below to each form:
Ballyfermot Cadet Division: Cadet Volunteer Form – Ballyfermot Cadets – Fill out form
City of Dublin Cadet Division: Cadet Volunteer Form – City of Dublin (COD) – Fill out form
Cork City Cadet Division: Cadet Volunteer Form – Cork City Cadets – Fill out form
Foxrock Ambulance (Boys) Cadet Division: Cadet Volunteer Form – Foxrock Ambulance (Boys) Cadets – Fill out form
Foxrock Nursing (Girls) Cadet Division: Cadet Volunteer Form – Foxrock Nursing (Girls) Cadets – Fill out form
Glanmire Cadet Division: Cadet Volunteer Form – Glanmire Cadets – Fill out form
North Kildare Cadet Division: Cadet Volunteer Form – North Kildare Cadets – Fill out form
Ongar Cadet Division: Cadet Volunteer Form – Ongar Cadets – Fill out form
Raheny Cadet Division: Cadet Volunteer Form – Raheny Cadets – Fill out form
Swords Cadet Division: Cadet Volunteer Form – Swords Cadets – Fill out form
Walkinstown Drimnagh Castle Cadet Division: Cadet Volunteer Form – Walkinstown Drimnagh Castle Cadets – Fill out form
As a Cadet, you will have the opportunity to:
- learn First Aid
- volunteer at events alongside our adult members
- support your local community
- develop confidence and skills in communication
- enjoy a wide range of activities throughout the year.
Our members attend weekly training sessions to improve their skills and learn new ones! Our youth members can take part in a range of courses.
In 2023, we celebrated the centenary of our work with young people. We had a fun-filled day for the cadets and their families, which everyone will remember for a long time to come.
What’s not to love? Being a Cadet means so many different things, but the main element for me is being part of something way bigger than I am, and having the opportunity to be there for people in their time of need.
Ashlinn, Cadet
St John Ambulance Ireland has helped me to boost my confidence, make new friends, and has given me skills that I will carry on and use for the rest of my life.
Dylan, Cadet
Many Cadets develop a desire to pursue a career as an EMT, Paramedic, or other health professional from their experience and training in SJAI Cadets. We have so many different activities going on that there is something for everyone.
How many arm slings can be applied in an hour?
As a Cadet unit we became so close and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Together as a unit we helped and encouraged each other to learn more, along with having the laugh. Because of St John Ambulance Ireland, I have found my passion and what I want to do as a career. I recommend joining to everyone. It certainly was the best thing I did and I’m grateful every day.
Aoife, former Cadet, now Adult member
Where are our youth divisions?
Where are our youth divisions located? Watch the video below to see photos of our active cadet divisions.
Do you want to learn how to save a life?
Get a parent or guardian to complete the form linked below, and we will contact you!
***Please note that we are not accepting applications at present, we are expecting to start again in August***
Applications are processed by our Volunteers and may take up to two weeks to respond.
