Yorkshire Ambulance Service seeks volunteers for three roles

YAS is appealing for caring and compassionate individuals to join its volunteer team, supporting others through emergency response, patient transport, or service development.

To make getting involved easier, the service has launched a new website showcasing roles, training opportunities, and stories from current volunteers.

Amy Ingham, volunteer development manager at YAS, said: “We have over 1,000 volunteers who come from all walks of life to support their local communities.”

Ms Ingham explained that the volunteer opportunities are varied and flexible to suit individual circumstances.

She added: “Whether it’s supporting patients in an emergency, taking people to vital medical appointments, or contributing to service developments, our volunteering opportunities are varied.

“We also offer total flexibility so you can choose when you volunteer to fit around your work, family, and other commitments.”

The three main roles include:

• Community first responders, who are trained to attend 999 emergencies in their area.
• Patient transport service volunteers, who use their own vehicles to take eligible patients to and from their pre-booked hospital appointments.
• Critical friend network volunteers, who have experience with the ambulance service, help shape its development.

More information is available at yasvolunteering.uk.