Becoming a member of the South Orange Rescue Squad (SORS) is incredibly rewarding, there is a reason why we have volunteers who have been with us for over 40 years! With that said, being a volunteer with the SORS is a big commitment that can be demanding at times. This is not a place to simply meet a volunteer requirement or gain clinical experience for medical school. All of our members are pushed to be the best Emergency Medical Technicians they can be, and that takes effort from you.

Time Commitment

  1. One 12-hour shift per week, AND;

  2. One 10-hour shift from 8AM to 6PM on a Saturday or Sunday per month

  3. Practice shift responsibility. If you are unable to make it for your shift, make every reasonable effort to find coverage

  4. Assist with special events or standbys, attend meetings and trainings outside of regular scheduled shifts

  5. We also seek individuals who have certain skills and ask that you use those skills to better the squad. As a fully volunteer service, we rely on our members to maintain our building, the vehicles, recruit new members, fundraise, etc..

Physical Ability

  1. Must be able to lift 125 pounds unassisted

  2. Must be able to meet the demands of volunteering for 12 hours. In some instances, you will be out on calls for the entire duration of your shift

  3. Must be able to experience situations that others would find disturbing. You will see people at their worst

Education Expectation

  1. Must be enrolled in an EMT school before the end of the 6-month probationary period, if not already certified as an EMT

  2. Keep up with credentialing requirements

  3. Seek out and engage in training whenever possible

Qualities We Look For

  • Punctual

  • Responsible

  • Dependable 

  • Eager to learn

  • Good communication skills

  • Friendly and personable

  • Confident

  • Team player