Volunteer EMT

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 and EMS Ms. Heidi Todys 232 Matthews Station St. Matthews, NC 28105

Faxed or Emailed copies are not acceptable.

Contact Heidi Todys, Administrative Assistant, at [email protected] or 704.708.1214 for further information.