Irish Red Cross looking for volunteers in Limerick
THE IRISH Red Cross Limerick branch are looking for new members to join the voluntary organisation and to learn life-saving skills.
The group primarily focuses on providing first aid services across the county however, there are a number of other volunteer roles available including drivers and the community support team.
An information evening will be held on Thursday, January 25 at 7:30pm where prospective volunteers can find out more information about the roles within the organisation.
At the information event, people can find out more about the first aid response course which runs on Thursday evenings in Limerick city.
On the PHECC accredited course, the public can learn life-saving skills, how to treat wounds and fractures, how to manage medical conditions while awaiting an ambulance and much more.
The 10 week course will be delivered in person at the Irish Red Cross building in Limerick city starting with the information and registration night.
The Irish Red Cross provide a number of services across the city and county including first aid for events such as the Great Limerick Run, Munster Rugby matches in Thomond Park and sporting fixtures throughout Limerick.
The information event will be held at the Irish Red Cross building on the Dock Road, V94 XE81.
Contact 087 840 0400 or email [email protected] to book a place in an upcoming course or to ask about the volunteer roles.