Chesterfield children learn lifesaving skills at Amazon
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The children of Amazon employees in Chesterfield are one step closer to becoming lifesavers after taking part in a special first aid and CPR training session at the Amazon fulfilment centre in the town.
The mini medics course welcomed Amazon employees and their children for a fun and interactive session that introduced them to essential first aid skills, learning how to check for danger and practising CPR techniques.
Russell Bodger, Site Leader at the Amazon fulfilment in Chesterfield, said:
“First aid and CPR are important skills for young people to have and I’m pleased that our mini medics course has been so popular with our employees and their families. I’d like to say a big thank you to Sharon for facilitating the training for our team.”
Sharon Clayton is one of Amazon employees from the Chesterfield fulfilment centre who provided the sessions. Sharon added:
“The children who attended our mini medics events were enthusiastic and keen learners. I had a great time teaching them about first aid. It’s important for young people to have basic medical skills, as it may one day help save a life.”
Community donations and employee volunteering are just two of the ways Amazon supports the communities where it operates. Amazon co-founded the Multibank initiative with former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown to support families in need. The West Midlands Multibank opened this year, with Birmingham Voluntary Service Council (BVSC). The initiative has donated more than 12 million surplus goods to over 800,000 families across Wales, Scotland, Greater Manchester, London, Tees Valley and Birmingham. This year, the Multibank will send 1 million orders to families across the UK.
Amazon has supported more than one million students across the UK with free STEM education programmes through Amazon Future Engineer and helps community organisations transport meals and other essentials to families in need through its pro bono logistics programme, Amazon Local Good.
Amazon partners with Comic Relief and is the official home of the charity’s iconic Red Nose. Together with its employees, customers, and partners, Amazon has raised over £4.8 million to fund projects that support people across the UK, and around the world.