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British volunteer first-aiders for Jubilee Year in Rome’s basilicas

Teams A and B are the Order’s first British teams to volunteer in Rome at the four basilicas for the Jubilee Year. As thousands of pilgrims descend on the city, the volunteers have been kept busy, attending to pilgrims visiting the basilicas. Over the year, members of the Order in Britain, with friends and volunteers, have offered their time and support for those needing care.

Each team attends two shifts per day in each basilica. A doctor, a nurse and two first-aiders are present for every shift, totalling 32 volunteers per week for 55 weeks, according to the Holy Doors opening and closing dates in the four basilicas.