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ST. JOHN CANADA INSTRUCTIONS
2-3-4a
PROCEDURE
TO ESTABLISH A ST. JOHN AMBULANCE YOUTH PROGRAM
- Initial requests to form a Youth Program should be forwarded to the
Provincial/Territorial Council who in consultation with the local Branch, will review and
assess local needs and resources. See StJCI 2-7-1 for Assessing and Meeting Needs of the
Community.
- The Provincial/Territorial Commissioner will review and assess local needs and
resources, in consultation with the local Branch or Council.
- Once the assessment is completed and the need is identified, the following steps are
implemented by the local Branch in cooperation with the intended leader:
- determine appropriate levels of the program to operate according to the corresponding
ages of interested members;
- initiate a membership recruitment campaign for leaders, in cooperation with the local
Branch or Divisional Superintendent;
- identify, recruit and train sufficient Youth Leaders for the Program;
- initiate a membership recruitment campaign for youth members;
- arrange an information/registration seminar for interested youth and their parents, and
obtain parental consent
- develop and implement initial training plans and schedules;
- determine a meeting location;
- complete paperwork to register the Division (see StJCI 2-8-2 for Registration of a
Division;
- confirm insurance coverage for members and for equipment through the
Provincial/Territorial Council;
- determine financial support and a realistic budget;
- obtain supplies, equipment and uniforms;
- begin a public relations campaign.
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