Volunteer with Us

Thank you for your interest in volunteer membership at Christiansburg Rescue! 

In order for your application to be considered, please submit the Rescue Observer Form and the EMS Volunteer Application through our online systems. After submitting these items, you will be contacted by our membership committee. Please note that paper applications are not accepted.

Membership Commitment

In order to ensure coverage of calls, members commit to scheduled shifts. We operate 24/7/365 and must have coverage all day, every day, including weekends and holidays. Preference will be given to candidates whose availability meets the coverage needs of our agency.

Shift requirements are 12 hours per week. Day shifts are normally 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and night shifts are normally 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Alternate schedules are considered on a case-by-case basis. Members also participate in membership meetings, training meetings and public outreach events.

Junior members are those between 16 and 18 years of age and must be enrolled in high school or an equivalent program with a minimum of a C average. Parental consent is required. Junior members are expected to serve 6 hours per week. During this period of Covid restrictions we may limit or eliminate participation by anyone under the age of 18. 

Why Christiansburg Rescue?

Christiansburg Rescue is a progressive EMS agency committed to providing efficient, high quality healthcare. We have advanced medical protocols, a variety of call types and a volume of almost 4,800 calls per year. We are a combination career and volunteer EMS agency with approximately 32 staff and 40 volunteers. Our goal is to provide our volunteers with a “second family” environment, where you will make new friends while serving your community.

For more information, please contact our membership committee at membership@christiansburgems.org.