What does volunteering entail?
There are many ways you can volunteer with us and help the First Aid Squad and residents of Oceanport. It is easily explained by dividing the work into the two categories listed below.
Emergency Response and Patient Care (Active Membership)
If you'd like to ride the ambulance and administer aid to people in their time of need this is where you want to be. No experience is necessary to sign up to volunteer, just a drive to help and a willingness to learn. If you don't already have it, we will train you in CPR/AED for the professional rescuer. This is the bare minimum needed to be involved with riding the ambulance. We will then assist you in taking any or all of the following courses:
- Defensive Driving - Emergency Vehicle Operator Course - First Responder - Emergency Medical Technician- Basic With each completed course your responsibilities increase as does your level of involvement with the patient. Thanks to the New Jersey State Training Fund, this training is available at no cost to you. Once you are an EMT-B a variety of classes become available for you to take as your interests dictate. |
Administration and Logistic Support (Honorary Membership)
No organization is successful without countless people working behind the scenes to ensure things run smoothly. Some people would say more work gets done outside the ambulance than inside. Are you a computer wiz or finance master? Do you enjoy cooking or cleaning? We can always use members with an interest in these and other tasks:
- Fundraising - Account Management - Data Collection/Processing - Building and Grounds - Equipment Maintenance and Upkeep - Refreshments - Inventory Control If something listed above is of interest, please fill out the information request form below so we can contact you. Nothing struck your fancy? We are open to new members and whatever ideas and passion they bring to the table, please volunteer your time with us! |
Requirements to becoming a member
All applicants must:
- Be a resident of Oceanport or any contiguous town (Little Silver, West Long Branch, Eatontown, Monmouth Beach, or Long Branch).
- Be of at least 18 years of age.
- Possess a valid CPR card (if applying for active membership).
Benefits of Becoming a Volunteer First Aider
- Exemption for municipality fees* including building permits, recreational program, and more. * Refer to borough code §103-2 - http://ecode360.com/11274260
- Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) - an annual contribution to a deferred-income account for each member in good standing.
- Free EMT training for members in good standing.
- Discounted auto insurance rates for members who complete training to drive the ambulances.
- Several benefits through the New Jersey First Aid Council. See the link for full details: http://www.njsfac.org/benefits.shtml
- The ability to gain knowledge and experience with mitigating crises, leadership, and working as a team.
- A volunteer opportunity that may be beneficial to your professional resume.
- The ability to give back to the community of Oceanport by helping those in need.
- And much, much more!!
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Please download the link to the left to view a
brochure outlining just a few of the many benefits of volunteering with us. | ||
Ready to sign up now?
Are you ready to join the ranks of the Oceanport First Aid Squad and answer the call to help your fellow residents? By clicking the link below you will be able to download our membership application. Please fill it out to the best of your abilities and attach it to an email addressed to: oceanportfas@gmail.com. You may also mail or drop off the application to: 2 Pemberton Avenue Oceanport, NJ 07757. We will review it and then contact you to set up an interview. Once again, thank you for your interest and we look forward to working with you.
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Are you under 18 years of age?
Do not fret, we still have opportunities for you. We have partnered with the West Long Branch First Aid Squad to form a joint cadet program for the sending Shore Regional High School districts. High school students interested in the fields of medicine or emergency services will be able to join their classmates and learn from some of our experienced EMTs who will train them in basic first aid and get them prepared to move onto higher learning as EMTs, nurses, paramedics, law enforcement, and more. Having an early knowledge of treating illness and injury will help your child get a leg up in life in many fields. Working as an EMT helps develop team work, communication, quick thinking, and many more skills. If you or your child are interested in this program, please contact us at oceanportfas@gmail.com and we will get you information on joining as a cadet.
