The Amalfi Challenge

If you are aged between 16 and 25 then we offer a number of specific activities that you can take part in alongside other St John Ambulance commitments. The 16-25 programme is aimed at older Cadets through to young adults; to help both the transistion between the two and also for new members who join after their 16th birthday.

The Amalfi Challenge is the main St John Ambulance award within the 16-25 programme. It is based on four different arms of the Amalfi cross: challenge, service, society and relationships. In each of the three stages of the Amalfi Challenge you have to complete four different activities from any of the arms. Once you have completed the three different stages you are awarded with the Amalfi Award. You can use your Amalfi Award if you are working towards your Duke of Edinburgh's Award, and vice-versa.

In the West Midlands we offer activities specifically targeted at this age group, from weekend events, Youth Assembly opportunities as well as encouraging people to take on responsibilities within their unit and across the county.

Members over the age of 16 can also gain a First aid at work qualification by attending a four-day course and completing a practical assessment. This is a nationally-recognised course and is the standard qualification you need if you wish to help at first aid duties such as football matches and theatres.

We're working with partner organisations to offer Millennium Volunteer and Connexions Card rewards to our young volunteers.