The Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is always looking for certified Pennsylvania Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to become new volunteers with University Ambulance Service.

New volunteer EMTs are scheduled on either day or night ambulance shifts with experienced crew members for training and orientation. The orientation program follows the guidelines in our Trainee Manual. Ambulance shifts are from 1700 to 0700 overnight and 0700 to 1700 during the days. Day shifts can be broken up to accommodate class schedules. Volunteers may also sign up to work special events such as concerts and sporting events.

If you are not currently certified as a Pennsylvania EMT, there are many local training opportunities to become certified. Penn State offers the EMT course (KINES 403) every fall and spring semester (Course Application). Check the EMS Continuing Education Page for Penn State and other local EMS course offerings. For Pennsylvania reciprocity information, check the PA Department of Health Pre-hospital Personnel Manual .

Volunteers who have gone through the orientation program may become eligible to apply for regular ambulance and special events crew positions. These are part-time paid positions with the Office of EMS. Applications are accepted from EMTs, EMT-Ps, and EMT-HPs who are Penn State students that have completed the University Ambulance Service volunteer training program, and hold current certifications in CPR, AED, EVOC, and HAZMAT-Ops.

For more information on becoming a volunteer, check out the Frequently Asked Questions about Becoming an EMS Volunteer, review the volunteer criteria, and contact the University Ambulance Service volunteer supervisor: Danielle Tholey .

The University Ambulance Service Volunteer Application can be printed from here or obtained at 21 Ritenour Building. Please complete and return the form to Office of EMS, 206 Ritenour Building.