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Have you ever thought about becoming an ambulance volunteer?

Our volunteers are the face of SAAS in country South Australia. When you become a SAAS volunteer, you become a part of the SAAS family and an integral member of your local community.

There are more than 1200 volunteers in regional South Australia in over 70 volunteer teams. Ambulance volunteers provide professional emergency ambulance and patient transfer services within their country communities.

You can volunteer at your local station as a volunteer ambulance officer. You’ll attend emergency and non-emergency ambulance calls, as well as other duties as required.

Volunteering can become part of your lifestyle. Our operational volunteers are required to regularly undertake training and be on the roster. Each of our teams require different availability – once you’ve submitted your application, the team leaders in your region will give you a call to chat about your local team. In the meantime, hopefully the FAQs can answer any other questions you may have but, if not, please give the Volunteer Support Unit a call on 1300 175 584 or email SAASVolunteer@sa.gov.au.

You could be our next ambulance volunteer, so find out more about the application process.

Commitment: 30 hours a month

Location: Multiple locations in regional SA

“I have learnt so much, while being supported by the amazing team at Yankalilla! I love being able to put on my uniform, going into the community, meeting new people and helping them. ”

“I know that every time I go on shift, that I can make a big and positive difference to someone who is having possibly the worst day of their life. ”

“The thing I enjoy about volunteering is contributing to the community, the camaraderie, the personal growth that comes from learning new life skills, and leading a team as the Volunteer Team Leader. ”

“I love helping my team out with training and keeping up their skills when not out on the road, and I love spending my free time being able to make someone else's time that little bit better when they are in need. ”

“Volunteering allows me to connect to my community and make a positive impact on the lives of our patients. In my small township, SAAS has a strong connection with the community members and stakeholders, something I take pride in upholding. ”

“Through volunteering, we can support the community by being a source of hope and comfort for those in need; it’s an opportunity to put out a helping hand, to listen, show compassion, and to remind others that they are not alone. ”

“I decided to volunteer with SAAS to learn lifesaving skills, contribute to my local community, and be part of a diverse team who are dedicated to helping people. ”

Volunteer with us! SAAS volunteering becomes part of your lifestyle.

Rosters and training are flexible and are designed around you, so that you can progress at a pace that you are comfortable with.

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Station Locations

We have 70 volunteer ambulance stations across South Australia.

Check out our interactive map to find your closest volunteer station.

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Almost 100 stations across the state

Meet our Volunteers

Steve Deutscher

Morgan

I cannot recommend volunteering with SAAS highly enough. The training, the skills learnt, the opportunities are endless and can be done at your pace…

Meadows

Every job is different and every job gives us the opportunity to make someone smile…

Cleve

I feel SAAS is such an important group to be a part of and it provides such a sense of satisfaction and pride giving back to those in a time of need. The ongoing training, theory and workshops provided by SAAS are fantastic…

Frequently Asked Questions

Becoming a volunteer ambulance officer is both rewarding for you and your community. But we know you might have some questions. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions and see just how easy it is to become a volunteer.

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How do I apply to become a volunteer?

Apply now here!
Hopefully the FAQs can answer any questions you may have, but if not, please give us a call on 1300 175 584 or email SAASVolunteer@sa.gov.au. The Volunteer Support Unit will be happy to have a chat!
Do I have to pay for my ambulance training?

No, once you sign up as a volunteer with us we will provide you with training to become either a volunteer ambulance assistant, ambulance responder or ambulance officer. These are accredited courses, which will provide you with one of the following:

HLT21020 Certificate II in Medical Service First Response
HLT41120 Certificate IV in Health Care
SA Ambulance Service is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 0264).
I don’t have any experience in the medical field. Can I still apply?

Yes, you can definitely apply. You do not need any medical experience or training to become a volunteer recruit. We provide all necessary training once you have passed the application process. We also provide lots of support so you feel confident with your skills.
What age do you need to be to become a volunteer?

If you would like to join us as an operational volunteer, you must be over 17 years old. There is no maximum age for our volunteers, so long as you are fit and healthy, and able to meet our medical requirements.
Can I still be a volunteer if I work full time?

Yes, if you have time. Many of our volunteers have full-time employment in another field.

For support volunteer roles we would be happy to work around your availability.

To become an operational volunteer, you will need to do the training and be on the roster. Operational training is generally conducted on weekends or evenings to fit in with people who work during the daytime. You may also want to talk to your employer about supporting you and the local community by allowing you to respond to ambulance cases from work. See this factsheet about how this works and how it can benefit a business.

Events

SAAS is committed to engaging with the community and we attend as many events as possible. If you would like us to attend your event (i.e. school visit, country fairs and shows), please complete the Community Event Request Form.

For children aged 4 to 11, check out our Educational Kids Film on YouTube. Presented by paramedics Erin, Tom and Cassie, the film explores what happens you call Triple Zero (000).

Volunteering enquiries

Want to find out more about becoming a volunteer?

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