CHARITY St John Ambulance is looking for new volunteers to become first aiders in Taunton and you can apply here now.

Area manager Ollie Crandon said: "No-one should die because they needed first aid and didn’t get it.

"We teach people first aid so they can be the difference between life and death, and you can help us do this.

"As a volunteer with the nation’s leading first aid charity, you will be trained to a high standard to provide first aid treatment to patients at events covered by St John Ambulance in the community."

Across Somerset, St John Ambulance volunteers support thousands of events each year, ranging from fêtes and village shows, to marathons and sporting events, as well agricultural shows such as the Royal Bath and West Show and the county’s carnivals.

Volunteers also have the opportunity to travel further afield as first aiders for events such as the Virgin Money London Marathon, Beautiful Days Festival and Falmouth Tall Ships.

Mr Crandon added: "No previous training in first aid is required – it will all be provided – we just look for a desire to help people and the readiness to deal with situations that can be distressing."

The deadline for applications to become a first aider in Taunton is Sunday, June 11, with selection days in Bridgwater on June 17 and Wells on July 2.

For more information e-mail Ollie Crandon at ollie.crandon@sja.org.uk or call 07837-095266.

In addition to needing new first aiders in Somerset, St John Ambulance is also for volunteer youth leaders, with vacancies in Taunton, Ilton, Bridgwater, Frome and Wells.