The major service providers are:
- Metro Ambulance service (public service)
- NetCare 911 (private service)
- ER24 (private service)
- Life Health Care (private service)
Generally you will be able to ride along as an observers for a limited number of shifts as a form of exposure or career guidance. If you wish to volunteer and assist in patient management, then you will need some form of medical training. Currently the minimum qualification allowed to treat patient(s) in South Africa under the HPCSA (Health Professions Council of South Africa)is a BAA (Basic Ambulance Assistant). Some services may allow you as a first aider to give some limited assistance. You will be required to complete an indemnity form and usually you will be required to wear neutral cloths (eg. jeans and white t-shirt). If you are < 18 years, you will have to get a guardian to sign on your behalf.
There are several Volunteer Ambulance services, who can also be contacted (not limited to)
Western Cape
- Hout Bay EMS (Cape Town)
- False Bay EMS (Cape Town)
- Table Bay EMS (Cape Town)
- Camps Bay EMS (Cape Town)
- AMS (Air Mercy Services) - ILS / ALS qualified
Gauteng
- Station 15 Volunteers JHB
- ...list to be continued (please fwd me via this website if you know of others)
The best bet is to approach the local EMS service in your area directly and find out the requirements. Use the links above for more contact details. Also keep an eye out on our Forum, as many questions get answered there.
Good Luck
