Volunteer

In order for the Ontario Medical First Response Competition to be a success, we need lots of volunteers to give their time to help with the day. There are lots of fun opportunities to participate.

***NOTE: As of March 2024, volunteers assisting with OMFRC will need to be members of St. John Ambulance or will need to become Auxiliary members of St. John Ambulance, under the OMFRC Group.  A Vulnerable Sector Police Screening Check may be required based on your level of involvement, otherwise a signed Attestation form for those over the age of 18 would be required. There are some exemptions when volunteering as part of an authorized third party organization (ie. Scouts, Guides, Military Cadets, etc..)  Thank you for your interest in supporting our OMFRC event and taking the time to become an Auxiliary Member of St. John Ambulance to do so if you are not already a member of St. John.

If you are already a St. John Ambulance Volunteer, you need only click on the OMFRC Register to Volunteer button below (or on the front page of OMFRC.ca) to register your intent to volunteer AT the OMFRC event.

If you are not a St. John Ambulance Volunteer, for liability reasons, we require that you become an Auxiliary Member of St. John Ambulance for our OMFRC Group, requiring you to also Click Here to Initiate the Online Volunteer Registration Process. When completing this online SJA Registration, choose Program: Other, Province: Ontario, Branch: Ontario Council. Enter as much (or as little) information about yourself as you wish in the fields, only * (stared) fields are required, all others are optional. One Reference is required – you may use the member of St. John that you know that encouraged you to participate with OMFRC.ca.  You will be contacted afterwards with information relating to Vulnerable Sector Policing Screening or Attestation Declaration requirements.  Thank you.

The Competition Committee is requesting volunteers (specifically Volunteers for Casualties and Simulators) arrive as early as possible.  Registration for Volunteers to open at 07h00.  All Volunteers are also asked to be flexible and prepared to stay until 18h00; should our day go long.

Meals and refreshments will be provided for you throughout the day.

Registration for Volunteers (Judges, Simulators, Casualties, Logistics, Hospitality, Operations, Escorts and Therapy Dog Volunteers) for our Provincial Competition is performed online via volunteer.omfrc.ca or clicking below.

Online Volunteer Registration

Downloadable Volunteer Job Description Outlines with more specific information related to our upcoming Competition are available below in PDF format:

Casualty Simulator: Working under the Chief Casualty Simulator you will use make-up to help transform volunteers into believable casualties for our scenarios. Responsibilities include; make-up and prosthesis application, communicating condition/symptoms to casualties, ensuring casualties are taken care of (receive snacks, water and bathroom breaks), and ensuring the secrecy of each scenario. Learn More…

Casualty/Patient: This is an excellent volunteer opportunity for aspiring actors/actresses. As a casualty you will be working with the Casualty Simulators to help create a realistic first aid scenario. Beyond your make-up, you must communicate the symptoms of your injury/illness to the competitors whether it’s writhing in pain or demonstrating unconsciousness by being perfectly still. Learn More…

Judges: Working under the Chief Judge you are responsible to fairly and impartially judge each of the competing teams. Learn More…

Logistics: Perfect for volunteers who prefer to be more physical. Logistic Volunteers will be required to assist with the setting-up and tearing-down of each of the scenarios, and other areas of the Challenge. Learn More…

General Volunteer: An event of this size always requires lots of people to be on hand to assist with various tasks, and help each cell run as efficiently as possible. Functions such as runners, escorts, and security are required – please note if you have a preference. Learn More…

Please Note: All volunteers are asked to be onsite from 8:00am to 6:00pm the day of the event. The Competition Committee is requesting volunteers (specifically Casualty and Simulator Volunteers) arrive as early as possible.  Registration for Volunteers to open at 07h00. All Volunteers are also asked to be flexible  and prepared to stay until 18h00; should our day go long. Everyone involved in the day (all volunteers) are being invited to a Reception (with light refreshments) immediately following the last Scenario Cycle and cleanup, in the main event space at the Competition.  The Awards Ceremony will immediately follow the cleanup this year.

ADDITIONAL DETAILED VOLUNTEER POSITION INFORMATION BELOW


Please wear clothing that is business casual and comfortable. Remember, much of your day will be spent standing so good footwear would be beneficial. On the morning of the event, you will be briefed on your specific responsibilities by the Chief Casualty Simulator. You will be working as part of a team that will include a Judge(s), patient(s), and logistics person. Throughout the day, should you have any questions or concerns, the Chief Casualty Simulator will be available to assist you.

As a Casualty Simulator,  you will be asked to be on-site from 08h00 until 18h00.  You must agree to keep all first aid challenge scenario materials and documentation confidential; before, during, and following the event. It is also essential that you are able to identify situations (real or perceived) that could be deemed as a conflict of interest. Such situations may arise prior to the event or on the event day and must be reported immediately to the Chief Casualty Simulator for resolution.

As competitors will be judged on the care that they provide to their patients, it is expected that you have the requisite knowledge to be able to brief your patients on the symptoms that they will be expected to portray in a realistic and consistent manner. In addition, it will be your responsibility to brief your patients on how to act and behave given the circumstances of the first aid challenge scenario that they have been assigned to.

Only the use of approved casualty simulation supplies and equipment will be permitted. Home-made or unique materials may only be used with the permission of the Chief Casualty Simulator. Clothing and other disposable garments will be provided for your patients as required on the day of the event. It is your responsibility, however, to provide all other casualty simulation supplies and equipment (additional supplies may be available).

At all times, the health, safety, and welfare of your patients will remain paramount. It is essential, therefore, that you remain vigilant to any allergic reactions to the materials being used and that you ensure that your patients receive washroom breaks, meals, and refreshments as provided. Following the event, facilities will be available for your patients to clean-up. It is part of your responsibilities to assist in this process and to ensure that patients leave at the end of the day clean and appropriately dressed.


As a volunteer Casualty/Patient for this event, you will be asked to be on-site from 08h00 until 18h00. Meals and refreshments will be provided for you throughout the day.

Please wear clothing that is comfortable and appropriate to the weather. Depending on the scenario that you will be acting in, you may be provided specific items to wear at the event. Upon your arrival you will be briefed by your Casualty Simulator on what acting is required of you. This may include everything from saying and doing nothing (being unconscious), to exhibiting specific symptoms such as moaning in pain, etc. Your Casualty Simulator, who will be with you and helping you throughout the day, is a volunteer who has specialized training in make-up, simulated wounds, and the signs and symptoms of injuries and illnesses.

You may be required to lay or sit in certain positions for long periods of time while the competitors care for you. It is important that you are able to do so and that you do not have any physical restrictions that would cause you any pain or discomfort. Each first aid challenge scenario that you will be acting in will last for approximately twenty minutes and then it will be repeated for the next set of competitors. Between each scenario, however, you will have time to rest, go to the washroom, or have a snack and some refreshments. All-in-all, you will be acting in the same scenario repeated five to six times throughout the day.

The first aid challenge scenarios are done in simulated settings with props and other equipment being used to make these settings as realistic as possible. This is similar to any movie, stage, or theatrical production. If you are disturbed by viewing accident scenes where people have been injured, then, perhaps, you may be better suited to another volunteer role.

Part of the casualty simulation procedure will require that you wear theatrical make-up. All of the materials used are of professional, theatrical-grade design (grease paints, plasticized wounds, artificial blood, etc.) and are generally considered hypo-allergenic. If, however, you have any skin or other allergies, you should discuss this with the Chief Casualty Simulator prior to registering to act as a patient for this event (there may be other positions that you could volunteer to assist us with).


As a Judge at this event, you will be asked to be on-site from 08h00 until 18h00. Meals and refreshments will be provided for you throughout the day.

Please wear clothing that is comfortable, appropriate to the weather, and appropriate for the function(s) that you have volunteered for. Remember, most of your day will be spent standing so good footwear would be beneficial. If it is appropriate for you to wear your organization’s uniform, you will be notified of this prior to the event.

On the morning of the event, you will be briefed on your specific responsibilities by the Chief Judge. You will be working as part of a team that will include a Casualty Simulator, patient(s), and logistics person. Throughout the day, should you have any questions or concerns, the Chief Judge will be available to assist you.

As a Judge, you must agree to keep all first aid challenge scenario materials and documentation confidential; before, during, and following the event. It is also essential that you are able to identify situations (real or perceived) that could be deemed as a conflict of interest. Such situations may arise prior to the event or on the event day and must be reported immediately to the Chief Judge for resolution.

Marking Guides will be based on the principles of first aid and not, necessarily, on specific treatments. It is expected, therefore, that you have the requisite knowledge of first aid theory and skills, as well as experience, to fairly and impartially judge competitors on the care that they provide. The official reference for the Youth, Adult and Advanced categories will be all material found in the St. John Ambulance – The Complete Guide to First Aid and CPR – First on the Scene text. The official reference for the Advanced category will be all material found in the St. John Ambulance – The Complete Guide to First Aid and CPR – First on the Scene text and the St. John Ambulance – Medical First Responder Student Manual.


As a member of the Logistics Team at this event, and will be asked to be on-site from 08h00 until 18h00. You may also be required to assist in the setting-up of the event facility on the day prior to the event. This will, however, be determined well in advance of the event and will be based on your availability. Meals and refreshments will be provided for you throughout the day.

Please wear clothing that is comfortable, appropriate to the weather, and appropriate for the function that you have volunteered for.

As a member of the Logistic Team is it important that you are in good physical condition as some lifting, carrying, and other activities will be required in regard to the setting-up and tearing-down of the first aid challenge scenario sites. These activities occur on the day prior to the event as well as throughout the entire day while the first aid challenge scenarios are occurring. In addition, part of your responsibilities will also include the setting-up and tearing-down of other areas of the event facilities. Should you have any physical disabilities or restrictions that may prevent you from volunteering as a member of the Logistics Team, please ensure that you identify these on the Registration Form (other volunteer positions may be available to you).

All volunteer positions require that you are able to take directions and follow instructions accurately. On the morning of the event, you will be briefed on your specific responsibilities by the person in-charge of your area.


As a General Volunteer, you will be asked to be on-site from 08h00 until 18h00. Meals and refreshments will be provided for you throughout the day.

Please wear clothing that is comfortable, appropriate to the weather, and appropriate for the function(s) that you have volunteered for.

Some functions, such as a Runner, Escort, Hospitality or Security, require that you are able to walk distances throughout the day. Should you have any physical disabilities or restrictions that may prevent you from volunteering in such functions, please ensure that you identify these on the Registration Form.

Members of the Health Services Team must hold current professional or first aid qualifications, there is an area on the Registration Form to indicate these.

All volunteer positions require that you are able to take directions and follow instructions accurately. On the morning of the event, you will be briefed on your specific responsibilities by the person in-charge of your area.