HEARTSTART Malvern has now provided free CPR and defibrillator training to over 7,500 people.
With an increasing number of groups and people coming forward for training, the charity used National Volunteering Week to recruit more volunteer trainers to help support the delivery of their training.
Chairman Richard Vakis-Lowe said: “Heartstart Malvern is incredibly lucky to have such a dedicated team of volunteers to help deliver its free lifesaving training.
“Despite being a relatively small team, we have managed to provide free lifesaving CPR and defibrillator training to over 7,500 people locally including school children over the last 10 years.
“We now need to recruit a few more volunteer trainers so we can increase the amount of training sessions we are offering.”
Richard said the organisation are looking for volunteers who could spare around two hours a month.
He added: “The main purpose of the role would be to help support with the practical part of the training.
“Potential volunteers do not need any previous training or first aid experience, as we will help develop the skills needed.”
All potential volunteers will have to be DBS checked which Heartstart Malvern will arrange.
Heartstart Malvern’s training sessions are very practical and hands-on, the sessions last for about 90 minutes and are delivered in a variety of settings including schools, community groups, sports clubs and open public sessions for anyone to attend.
During the training session, participants are taught how to perform Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, how to use and Automated External Defibrillator and how to recognise a heart attack.
Visit heartstartmalvern.org.uk or call 07926 615812 for more information.
