Seven cadet first aiders standing in front of an ambulance in a car park. All are wearing St John Ambulance Cymru green shirts with cadet First Aider badges. All are smiling.

Children and young people groups

Be part of a Wales wide, life saving community of children and young people.

Children and young people join us for many different reasons. Whether you want first aid skills, 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.


Badgers 5-11 years

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

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.

Young Adults 16-25 years

We have a wide range of programmes for young adults. If challenges, new skills, qualifications or expeditions into the wilderness are your thing, we have a programme to suit you.

University volunteering 18+

Want to be a part of something amazing? Join us whilst studying at a Welsh university. Meet new people, experience a range of sports, social and community events, and learn lifelong skills such as first aid, leadership and problem solving.

Want to become a leader?

Children and young people leaders play a crucial part in the development of thousands of young people in St John Ambulance Cymru by broadening their horizons and helping them to realise their potential.

A volunteer nurse speaking to other St John Ambulance Cymru volunteers. She is wearing green and black uniform and is in mid conversation, gesturing with her hands. She has a badge with the wording Nurse on her coat.