Youth
The Irish Red Cross in Limerick has members from the age of 14. These members play a vital role in the organisation. From the ages of 14-16 our young volunteers are “cadet” members. The cadets learn Practical First Aid, Basic Life Support (CPR), a Babysitters Course and they are introduced to Ambulance Procedures and equipment. From 16-18 our cadets become novice members and further their skills through a variety of courses including intermediate first aid, basic life support, ambulance and radio skills and lots more. Our youth members are highly valued in the society and given many opportunities to attend first aid duties and to play a vital role in the society.
Youth members train weekly, both while doing their courses, and afterwards, to keep the level of skills up-to-date. While First Aid is the basis for our youth programmes, all our youth members enjoy an active programme both in and out of the weekly training sessions. First Aid Competitions, outdoor activities, social events, day-trips as well as weekends away are all on the agenda for our youths.
In 2004 Limerick youth members won the Irish Red Cross All-Ireland Cadet Team as well as the Novice Team and Individual competitions. Competitions play an important part of the training and allow our members to put their skills into practice.
Our cadet and senior units meet across the city and county. Members over the age of 16 actively take part in our senior units in Limerick City and County, while our cadets meet in dedicated cadet units.
In Limerick city, Cadet units meet at
- St. Paul's, Dooradoyle;
- Scoil Ide, Corbally
- Milford NS, Castletroy
- Caherdavin Girls School, Caherdavin
- Limerick Area HQ at 58 Henry St.
In the county, we have cadet units in
- Doon
- Newcastlewest
- Abbeyfeale.
For more information, please e-mail cadets@limerickredcross.org
Limerick
Area
Irish Red Cross
58 Henry St
Limerick
P: 061-318580
F: 061-469780
e: info@limerickredcross.org
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