Volunteer Today!

Volunteers provide medical services during special events and disasters and also to work alongside of New Orleans EMS employees providing patient care to the visitors and citizens of New Orleans.  

Prerequisites

• Possess a valid (NREMT) National Registry Certification as an EMT, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic.
• Possess a valid Louisiana State Bureau of EMS EMT, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic License.
• Possess a valid AHA BLS card.
• Paramedics must also have a valid ACLS card.
• Possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License, Louisiana ID, or other Government issued ID card.
• Pass a criminal background check. 
• Attend a required volunteer orientation session.
• Aquire and maintain the volunteer uniform. 

Requirements

• Volunteers are required to ride along on at least one 12 hour shift every two months to remain an active status.  
• Volunteers must maintain all required credentials and training and may attend any NOEMS Training and affiliate with the department to maintain certification/licensure.

Apply

The volunteer orientation class is held at least two times each year. To sign up for the next Volunteer orientation class, please complete the web form below.

Once the form is complete you will be placed in a database and will be emailed once the next Volunteer orientation class is scheduled.

Please direct any questions to Major Becky Benelli at becky.benelli@nola.gov or 504-658-2732.