St John NT is celebrating a record year of volunteer service, with dedicated Territorians delivering 20,909 hours of first aid support across 672 public events in the 2024–25 financial year, contributing an estimated $1.05 million in community value*.
To build on this momentum and support the Territory’s ever-growing calendar of events, St John NT is inviting more locals to join its volunteer team through a new recruitment drive, Be the Difference. The campaign aims to welcome at least 40 new volunteers this year.
“Our volunteers are the heartbeat of safe, successful Territory events,” said Mark Ferguson, Director Volunteer Event Health Services at St John NT.
“The 2025 'Be the Difference' campaign is designed to inspire Territorians to see the power and impact of volunteering with St John NT. At its heart, this campaign celebrates the real difference our volunteers make in the community while inviting new recruits to join a meaningful journey.”
“In the last financial year, they have delivered an extraordinary number of hours of care valued at over $1 million, and we’re excited to grow the team so even more communities can benefit. If you’ve ever thought about volunteering, now is the perfect time.”
In 2023–24, volunteers supported 526 events, attended to 1,730 patients, delivering 15,700 hours of first aid support, which delivered $802,788 in community value, showing strong year-on-year growth in both impact and participation.
St John NT welcomes clinical and non-clinical volunteers. No experience is needed; all volunteers receive free first aid training, ongoing mentoring and the chance to support many events across the Territory (and sometimes interstate). It’s a great way to gain skills, meet people and give back.
“Even a few hours a month can make a real difference,” Mr Ferguson said. “You don’t have to be a paramedic, just someone who cares about their community. Join us and be part of something good.”
Grace Johnstone has been a volunteer for 4 years and says they got into volunteering because it was a great way to learn a new skill and be part of a welcoming community.
‘As a volunteer, I’ve not only learnt some life-saving skills, but been welcomed into the St John NT community.
“I would urge anyone who is curious about volunteering to give it a go.”
Learn more or sign up: stjohnnt.org.au/volunteers
Key facts (2024–25)
- 20,909 volunteer hours (record)
- 672 events supported Territory-wide
- $1.05 million community value*
- A total 40 new volunteers sought in 2025-26
*Community value calculated using Volunteering SA & NT hourly rate of $50.30.
