Whether you are an experienced EMS professional or someone looking to give back to the community, the American Red Cross has a rewarding volunteer program to help you train and grow professionally! Our team of volunteers come from a wide variety of backgrounds, ages and professional experiences. You do not need to have any medical training to join our program!
We are also looking for these individuals to join our team:
- First Responders
- Lay Responders
- Emergency Medical Technicians
- Paramedics
- Nursing School Students
- Medical School Students
- RN’s/LPN's
- And anyone wanting to help others!
FAST volunteers come equipped with emergency oxygen, AED's, first aid kits, cots, blankets, radios, and an ice chest. Our team of volunteers are certified at a minimum with ‘Adult, Child, and Infant CPR/AED and First Aid’. Many of our volunteers hold professionals licenses (EMT, RN, etc.) or advanced first responder training through the American Red Cross.
There are many benefits to joining the First Aid Services Team. You will receive your initial training certification and all recertification’s courses free of charge! Advanced training courses are available to volunteers (CPR for the Healthcare Provider, Emergency Medical Response, Emergency Oxygen Administration). You will also get excellent opportunities to network with EMS professionals and other Healthcare Providers. Lastly, you will get excellent clinical experience by getting to work with a wide variety of patients.
To become a volunteer, fill out an application today!