Initiatives

St. John Ambulance has played an integral role in the fabric of Canadian communities since 1883. While our core services revolve around first aid training and community services, we also offer a variety of initiatives across Canada that support public safety, health education, and community resilience.

Through partnerships, volunteer programs, and specialized services, we continue to adapt to the evolving needs of the communities we serve, while staying rooted in our longstanding commitment to care, preparedness, and compassion.

Our Broader Impact

Beyond first aid, St. John Ambulance champions causes that promote health, recognize bravery, and support the development of future leaders through meaningful programs and awards.

St. John Eye Hospital

St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group is the only charitable provider of expert eye care in the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem, treating patients regardless of ethnicity, religion or ability to pay.

Scholarships and Bursaries

We are proud to offer bursary and scholarship awards to eligible volunteers who have vision, goals and a commitment to serving their community. If you can demonstrate academic achievement and financial need, if you have leadership qualities and a...

Lifesaving Awards Program

St. John Canada established the St. John Ambulance Life-saving Awards Program over 30 years ago to acknowledge individuals or groups of individuals who have administered first aid while saving or attempting to save a life.

Honours and Awards

The Order of St. John is one of five national orders in the Canadian Honours System including The Order of Canada, Order of Military Merit, Order of Merit of the Police Forces and the Royal Victorian Order.

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St. John Ambulance Canada is one of Canada’s oldest charitable organizations. In most cases, we do not receive any federal government funding...

Our Impact

Today St. John Ambulance volunteers provide over two million hours of community service per year. The financial contribution of St. John volunteers...

Community Services

Canadians have been volunteering with St. John Ambulance for over 130 years. There are more than 15,000 dedicated front-line St. John Ambulance...