We are always looking for bright and enthusiastic people to volunteer with Port Jefferson EMS
Our providers come from all walks of life including EMTs, paramedics, nurses and doctors but we also have students, teachers, police officers, and business workers. We are open to anyone who shares our ideals and is willing to make a commitment to give up some of their free time.
As a volunteer, you will get to attend many public events such as festivals, concerts, community and sporting events. But most importantly, you will have the opportunity to care for your fellow human beings and play an integral role devoted to saving lives. While on duty, your primary responsibility will always be to provide emergency care, however there is no reason why you can’t enjoy the events you attend.
The prerequisites for joining are that you enjoy teamwork, are responsible, are at least 18 years of age, pass our comprehensive physical agility test, pass a background investigation, pass a physical, and complete a drug screening. We will provide for all of the training that you need after you join.
Volunteer Opportunities
This membership type is available to anyone 18 years of age or older who is in good mental and physical condition. It requires a 24 hour/month commitment, meetings the 3rd Wednesday of every month, monthly drills, 2 standbys / year, joining a committee, and monthly work details. This membership status requires that you become an Emergency Medical Technician (we provide the training) and a Driver as well as some other required training. There is a 1 year probationary period for all riding members. This membership entitles members to the Length of Service Award Program, Social Activities, Discounts on Brookhaven Town Homeowners Tax and various other items provided the time criteria is met.
This membership is available to anyone from the public who is interested in the training with Port Jefferson EMS or those from outside Port Jefferson EMS’ response area who would like to volunteer with the agency. Training includes those of the American Heart Association, NYS Emergency Medical Technician course, and more. This membership does not entitle members access to the facility during times when trainings are not in session, nor does it entitle volunteer members to any of the benefits of Active Membership.
The “bunk-in college student” is a person who serves the department and a community in a volunteer capacity as a “live-in” or “residential” emergency medical responder. In return, Port Jefferson EMS provides semester long living accommodations for bunk-ins. All bunk-ins must be full time students, Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA at all times and reside outside of Nassau or Suffolk County, New York. Bunk in students must be certified as a NYS EMT or greater, have experience driving an ambulance, and have documentable time as a member or employee of a NYS certified ambulance service prior to being accepted into program. Click here to Learn More!