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"All of this experience and exposure got me to where I am today…I have achieved so much during my time with St. John and never regret becoming a volunteer."

"I joined St. John when I was 13. Promoted to Cadet Corporal, Cadet Sergeant and then Cadet Leader when I was 18. During my 7 years with St. John I have competed in competitions, done over 1000 hours of duties like football, Australian Open, concerts and local events."

"I have also organised cadet camps, attending leadership courses, completed my Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, trained other members of St John and attended many national camps/functions. All of this experience and exposure got me to where I am today - Regional Officer and Chair of the Victorian Youth Council. I have achieved so much during my time with St. John and never regret becoming a volunteer."

Scott

"Helping out at this camp helped me realise that so much can be done to enrich the lives of young people… and the lifelong friends the kids and I had made just made the camp a complete success and such a highlight in my life."

"I joined St John as a Cadet when I was 10 years old and now 8 years on I am still heavily involved in the same cadet section that made me what I am today. Without the help and support of all the cadet staff when I was younger, I know I wouldn't have had the same discipline and motivation I have now."

"The most valuable part of my role in St John is teaching and helping the cadets in my division and other cadets in the state by encouraging and giving them opportunities that they would not have been able to have without an organisation like St John. It is very rewarding to see them grow through experience like I did and for them to be able to use the skills they have learned in real life situations and feel proud of themselves, increasing their confidence levels."

"I would have to say the greatest highlight of my time in St John so far would have to be being a leader at the Annual St John state cadet camp, which was an eye opening experience. It was a challenge with the planning and the actual weekend it was run but it was so rewarding as seeing the happiness of all the kids after a camp that you have helped plan, organise and run makes it all worth it. Helping out at this camp helped me realise that so much can be done to enrich the lives of young people and at the end of it all the good feedback and the lifelong friends the kids and I had made just made the camp a complete success and such a highlight in my life."

"A lot of people ask me, why do you volunteer? Give up your time for others, sacrifice things you may want to do for a duty or a meeting or volunteering at events without getting paid but in the end it is all worth it because you know you are helping others, whether it be young kids learning first aid, or a patient out on duty. It may seem silly to others but it is so rewarding to know at the end of the day you are helping out for the greater good."

Cynthia

"I started as a volunteer when I wanted to be a nurse and help people three years ago. Although my career aspirations have changed, I don't regret my decision to join. I love the chance I get to help people."

"At St John, I hold the role of a Non-Commissioned officer (NCO) and Regional Representative for the South East Region on the Victorian Youth Council (VYC). My superintendent suggested the role of an NCO to me three years ago. This role is an awesome experience working as a leader in my Division and helping with the cadets. I never thought I would enjoy it as much as I do. Being a regional Rep has also been awesome although I've only been in it since Easter weekend where I was attending Easter Camp which is another great opportunity for cadets."

"My highlight so far has been all the duties, training and camps and well the whole lot it's so awesome."

"I started as a volunteer when I wanted to be a nurse and help people three years ago. Although my career aspirations have changed, I don't regret my decision to join. I love the chance I get to help people."

Beck