YOUNG St John Ambulance volunteers from North Wales have been collecting food and toiletries to support those in need over the summer.

The Badgers and Cadets from St John Ambulance Cymru have donated the supplies to people across Wrexham, Flintshire, Denbighshire and Gwynedd through the 'community days' project.

The project was organised by the charity's North Wales Youth Council, with volunteers aged five to 17 getting involved by collecting donations of products from friends, family and local residents.

Some even bought items out of their own pocket money, with the aim being to support those in their communities who might otherwise struggle to buy these products over the summer break.

First aid challenges

There were also a number of activities designed to develop the young people's team working skills, including problem solving tasks and first aid challenges.

St John Ambulance Cymru Youth Manager, Tracy Sankey-Jones said: “Our children and young people have been truly remarkable and their compassion and drive to make a difference has been inspiring. Some of them delayed their holidays so they could be part of the project and help others when they need it most.

“We even had one person receive support from, family members in Canada!

“For me, their actions really demonstrate how our youth programmes help our young people grow into kind, considerate adults."

St John Ambulance Cymru chief volunteer, Richard Paskell said: “I’m so incredibly proud of our young people for coming together and making a real difference to people in their community when they need it most.

“Their generosity is truly inspiring and is testament to the hard work and altruism of all our Cadets, Badgers, and young people across Wales.”

For more information on St John Ambulance Cymru, visit sjacymru.org.uk/young-people.