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Program:
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St John Ambulance - Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario Branch - Community Services
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Phone Numbers:
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807-345-1712
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-667-6246
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Fax:
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807-343-0295
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Address:
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518 Fort William Rd
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 2Z8
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Location:
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- Located at Fort William Rd in between N and S wards in Thunder Bay
- Closest intersection is at Fort William Rd and Second Ave
- Situated few blocks past the Walmart Supercentre near Intercity
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Cheryl Austin - Volunteer and Fundraising Coordinator
807-345-1712 Ext 2 * cheryl.austin@sja.ca
Diana Sustawenko - Executive Director
807-345-1712 Ext 6 * diana.sustawenko@sja.ca
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Service Description:
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Offers a variety of community services in the area of safety and health including the following:
Medical First Response Services- Provides volunteer-based Medical First Response at local community events
Therapy Dog Program- Takes a volunteer and their dog to visit hospitals, retirement homes, and long term care facilities within the community
- Evaluates volunteers and their dogs to become part of the program
Car Seat Inspection Program- Invites parents to make an appointment to ensure their car and/or booster seats are installed and secured correctly and to ensure that children are safe while out on the road
Youth Services- Offers children and youth ample opportunity for fun, along with learning first aid and life skills while giving back to the community
- Offers SJA Connect, a health, safety and leadership development program to prepre youth to assist in community emergencies and disasters
- Provides a Youth Cadet Program with training, local community volunteering services, leisure activities and participation at local events to teach youth to become valued and vital community members
Ladies Auxiliary- Raises money through cookbook and yard sales to support St John Ambulance services
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call for more information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Medical First Response Team: Volunteers must be at least 16 and have a St John Standard First Aid and Level C CPR Certificate
- Therapy Dog: Must be at least 18 and own a dog (dog will be evaluated for correct temperament)
- Youth Services: Children and youth between 10-18 years of age
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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City of Thunder Bay
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Last Updated:
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12/16/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141401
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