This is a great opportunity for anyone to contribute to the community

CVAC volunteers are your neighbors. You can become one too!

• Applications are accepted any time
• No experience or background in emergency care is necessary
• Flexible hours – you will schedule your own shifts
  
• Flexible location – you can be on call from your home or anywhere within a few minutes from town

Member benefits include:

• Property tax discount for New Castle and Mount Pleasant residents
• Discounts at hundreds of retailers through ID.me, including Yeti and Lululemon
• CVAC logo apparel, including tee shirts, rain gear, fabulous knit hats and winter jackets
• Members-only events like movie screenings, BBQs, and annual holiday events
• The satisfaction of participating in genuine community service

General

• All new volunteers are assigned a mentor who will guide you through the process of joining and provide on-going support and advice

Roles

• Adult members begin as Aiders, riding on live ambulance calls, assisting with patient care and transport
• After gaining some experience, Aiders can go on to become drivers and EMTs

Training

• All training is free and provided by CVAC
• Initial training includes the operation and location of equipment in the ambulance
• CPR and First Aid certifications at CVAC 
• Driver training involves and 10 hrs of additional driving and classroom training. Must be 21
• EMTs must complete a NY State course (about 140 hours) and pass a state exam. These classes are given at local colleges and hospitals

Commitment

• A minimum of one 6-hour shift each week, all year
• Monthly membership meetings where we discuss protocol updates and CVAC business
• 2 Tuesday evening “Rig Check” meetings per year, supervising the Youth Corps as they restock supplies on the ambulance

More information

Excited to join, but have a couple questions first?  No problem!  Send an email to: Volunteer@ChappaquaEMS.org.  Otherwise, click to apply below!

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