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Volunteer EMT

Matthews Fire & EMS

232 Matthews Station St
Matthews, NC 28105
704-847-9400


Description
Matthews Fire & EMS relies on volunteers to staff our stations weeknights and on weekends. We are always looking for volunteers.

All volunteer applicants MUST be 18 years AND possess a High School Diploma or GED
EMS volunteer applicants must possess NC EMT (or above) certification at time of application
A comprehensive background check will be run on all applicants
Volunteers are REQUIRED to run a minimum of 36 shift hours per month

Volunteer interviews and agility test are held the first Saturday of each month. (Date may change due to holidays, training, etc.) Applications should be turned in no later than one week prior to interviews.
Active volunteers are compensated for their services. Some of these benefits include:

Monetary stipend based on certifications and years of service
Up to $15 meal reimbursement for each 12 hour shift
$10 gas card for each 12 hour shift
Supplemental life insurance at no cost to the volunteer

Scholarships are available for qualified college students and qualified children of volunteer
All training provided at no cost to the volunteer (some classes require up-front registration fees which are reimbursed upon successful completion of the class)

Please go to http://www.matthewsnc.gov/Portals/0/Departments/Human%20Resources/2014%20Job%20Descriptions/2014%20application%2012-14.pdf to download the application. The application can be filled out in the PDF document, however a printed copy must be turned in at either station or mailed to the address below. (Applications cannot be faxed, emailed or submitted online.)

Town of Matthews Fire & EMS
Ms. Heidi Todys
232 Matthews Station St.
Matthews, NC 28105

Faxed or Emailed copies are not acceptable.

Contact Heidi Todys, Administrative Assistant, at htodys@matthewsnc.gov or 704.708.1214 for further information.

Volunteer Category: EMT


Requirements
All volunteer applicants MUST be 18 years AND possess a High School Diploma or GED
EMS volunteer applicants must possess NC EMT (or above) certification at time of application