St. John Ambulance BC/Yukon
6111 Cambie Street V5Z 3B2 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Starting the week off right with some therapy dog love! This is Sky, who has been a St. John Ambulance therapy dog since early 2017. Through his volunteer role, he spreads comfort and joy at a variety of spots in #Vancouver including universities, hospitals, and even libraries where he helps children with their reading. Thank you Sky for making such a pawsitive impact in your community! We bet you can't wait until you can return to your regular visits. Support our therapy pups at https://supportsja.ca/therapydogs.

More #RemembranceDay photos sent in. These are from Richard, who is the division president for our #Burnaby team! He wonderfully represented SJA and paid his respects at the Burnaby North cenotaph, as well as the Chinatown memorial monument and Victory Square cenotaph in #Vancouver. #LestWeForget

Our instructors are so important when it comes to spreading the importance of CPR, given that they teach it to thousands of students a year! Michael, a dedicated instructor with us for nearly 30 years, taught first aid in the #LowerMainland but is currently teaching in #Kelowna. In honour of #CPRMonth, he shared with us a recent story of a student that put her skills to use after one of his classes. Register to learn lifesaving skills: https://www.sja.ca/.

With the majority of sudden cardiac arrests occurring while at home or in a public space, bystander CPR and quick access to an AED is crucial. Learn more at helpaheart.ca and register for CPR and AED training this #CPRMonth at https://sja.ca!

#GivingTuesday is only two weeks away! As a charity, our community service programs only exist because of supporters like you. And during these current times, we are even more thankful for your support. This December 1, we would love if you helped us grow the impact of our community transfer, therapy dog, medical first responder, and youth program! Learn more about our volunteers: https://bit.ly/3nC5yQE.

Have you entered our #giveaway yet? We’re giving away one copy of our 2021 therapy dog calendar! Head over to our Instagram page for a chance to win: https://www.instagram.com/stjohnambulancebc/. Contest ends tomorrow at midnight. If you aren’t declared the winner, you can still pick up a calendar of your own at http://ow.ly/ytbY50ChflW. All proceeds go towards our community service programs.

Wonderful photos sent in from our #Kamloops volunteer medical first responder team. Yesterday morning they were able to safely support and pay their respects in-person at their local #RemembranceDay ceremony. #LestWeForget

Back at the end of October, our wonderful #Victoria therapy dog team safely spread some joy at their local Subaru! The best kind of work break. We’re proud to have Subaru Canada as a partner of our therapy dog program. Their support helps make our therapy dog visits possible, so the least we can do is give them a visit once in awhile too!

#GivingTuesday is only less than two weeks away! As a charity, our community service programs only exist because of supporters like you. And during these current times, we are even more thankful for your support. This December 1, we would love if you helped us grow the impact of our community transfer, therapy dog, medical first responder, and youth program! Learn more about our volunteers: https://bit.ly/3nC5yQE.

Sid, a dedicated volunteer medical first responder and recruitment officer for our #Kelowna team met up with Castanet yesterday to talk all things earthquake safety and preparing for natural disasters! Learn more about emergency preparedness at setforemergency.com. http://ow.ly/5fDH50BTSg3

Did you know you can fundraise for St. John Ambulance BC & Yukon on Facebook? Whether it's for a birthday, fitness challenge, or another celebration (#GivingTuesday this Dec. 1...!) you can search for our charity on Facebook's fundraising tool and get started. Our volunteer programs are made possible by your support - thank you.

The beloved Bob, a St. John Ambulance therapy dog from #Chilliwack, modelling the dos and don'ts of wearing a mask. During this pandemic, your actions, no matter how small, make a difference. We hope you all are staying healthy, safe, and finding things that add a bit of joy to your days.

Our very own Chris Chan was on Breakfast Television for ShakeOut BC! He went on to talk about emergency preparedness and the contents that go into a kit - whether it's for an earthquake, fire, flood, or even a pandemic. Don't have an emergency kit? Shop our collection and special promotions at https://bit.ly/378QzZp.

Our #Burnaby division is currently hosting a speakers series, and recently held their first one with The Honourable Carla Qualtrough! In the video, she speaks on accessibility, inclusion, volunteerism, and takes questions from our Burnaby youth volunteers. Thank you Carla Qualtrough! The opportunity for our youth volunteers to hear you speak on your journey and experience is incredibly valuable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCCRoZu-gVI

Great news! We applaud #Ontario for recognizing the importance of AEDs. This choice will save lives. We are consistently campaigning for AEDs to be placed in every public space in BC, both indoors and outdoors. We hope that day will come soon! http://ow.ly/XVHc50CklRt

On #RemembranceDay, we also remember all of our volunteers who went to help overseas and assisted in their own communities during the World Wars. In World War I, a huge role for our volunteers was caring for the injured, giving aid to thousands at voluntary detachment hospitals. In World War II, our volunteers took on the important task of training the air raid precaution team in first aid and emergency preparedness for gas attacks. Other ways our volunteers got involved was assisting with transport and building first aid and care packages for families. We are forever thankful to our past volunteers, all who have served, and all who continue to today. #LestWeForget

Today is #RemembranceDay. On this day, we honour and remember the brave men and women who sacrificed so much on our behalf in the past World Wars, and give thanks to all who continue to courageously serve today. We will always remember. #LestWeForget

Andrew recently took a first aid course with us, and given that it's #CPRMonth, he was kind enough to let us know why he chooses to get trained. Thank you for making safety a priority, Andrew! Anyone can learn to skills to save a life. Register for a course near you at https://www.sja.ca/.

We dropped, covered, and held on, then headed to our muster station with emergency kits in hand. ShakeOut BC completed! Are you ready for a real emergency? Get prepared: https://bit.ly/3j3I9EK.

Today is #ShakeOutBC! At 10:17am, British Columbians are going to practice their earthquake response skills with the important safety actions of 'drop, cover, and hold on'. We hope you'll be participating - we are! Make sure you practice your evacuation skills as well, and grab your emergency kit. Don't have a kit? Ensure you're ready in the event of a real earthquake. Shop our kits at shopsafetyproducts.ca.

Tomorrow is ShakeOut BC! As you get ready to practice your earthquake response skills, take some time to ensure you're prepared for all aspects of an emergency. These simple steps can make a world of a difference in protecting yourself and your loved ones for when disaster strikes. Find more tips and resources at setforemergency.com.

#ShakeOutBC is this week! Ahead of the big day this Thursday, we compiled some tips on building an emergency preparedness kit, whether it's for an earthquake, fire, or a pandemic. More info in the article below. http://ow.ly/lckx50BRsXb

The wonderful Burke doing his special door deliveries of the #NorthShore craft beer festival box by Enjoy Craft West! Want a box delivered to your door by one of our therapy dogs? Buy a festival box at https://www.enjoycraft.ca/ - virtual tasting session included! All proceeds go towards our charitable programs.

A very happy #Thanksgiving to you all! Whether you are having a relaxing day off, or having a small get together with family, we hope you all stay safe and healthy.

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. Now more than ever, looking out for your mental health should be a top priority, as well as being a helping hand, when possible, to others. You can learn lasting skills on making a positive change for yourself and others in our virtual mental health and wellness course. Upcoming classes this month and in November - register through our #Vancouver location on sja.ca or email [email protected]. Today and every day - be kind to yourself, and and to others.

"One-third of the 16,364 people who died from opioid overdoses over a roughly four-year period in Canada were in British Columbia." The opioid crisis in BC is a heartbreaking situation that can't be ignored. Have you been trained in the use of Naloxone? We're currently incorporating this lifesaving skill in all of our courses - you can train in its use now in our Emergency First Aid for Industry course. Register at sja.ca. http://ow.ly/XuvG50BOQlL

Photos to warm your heart! These pictures are from a recent visit our therapy dogs took to the #Delta School District office before school started back up. Planning for school this year was likely more stressful than past ones, so we hope a moment with a therapy pup added some calm and joy in their day. Support our therapy dogs at supportsja.ca/therapydogs.

Pawsome work to our #Abbotsford therapy dog team! Featured is their recent staff wellness visits at several correctional facilities across the community. We love seeing our volunteers back out making a difference (and staying safe while doing so). http://ow.ly/zQ7R50BNqVe

ShakeOut BC is only one week away - are you ready to practice your "drop, cover, and hold on"? Our team is. Outside of these important response skills, we also want to stress the crucial step of preparing BEFORE an earthquake. When you know your risks, make a plan, get an emergency kit, and complete first aid training, you're giving yourself the best chance in keeping safe during the aftermath of a natural disaster. Learn more at setforemergency.com, and shop for kits at shopsafetyproducts.ca.