Astrong sense of community is what drives SA Ambulance Service (SAAS) Regional Team Leader Taylor Martin.

Ms Martin grew up in Kingston SE and has returned to the region recently to take on the leadership role looking after the volunteer teams in Kingston, Robe and Lucindale.

Training volunteers and watching them take on new skills is rewarding to the Robe local.

“I am grateful to have the opportunity to give back to the community in this capacity,” Ms Martin said.

“I feel the volunteers are responsible for keeping the ambulance service going and all of the credit should go to them.”

Kingston, Robe and Lucindale are all looking for volunteers in SAAS’s recruitment drive Answer the Call.

Ms Martin said new volunteers would be most welcome, and they would be joining teams which were made up of people from diverse backgrounds.

“We have farmers, teachers, nurses, scientists and even a psychologist within my teams,” she said.

“It is great to be surrounded by selfless, kind and a community driven group of people.”

Ms Martin can also see the fun in working with a community she grew up in.

“Several volunteers have known me since I was a child, for example, Pauline Parsons who taught me in primary school and Vicki Natt who was the local postie, are both volunteers at Kingston,” she said.

Volunteers join the service from all walks of life, and no prior medical knowledge is required.

SAAS provides training, uniform and reimburses out of pocket costs such as travel and childcare.

A fully qualified volunteer Ambulance Officer is awarded a Certificate IV in Healthcare, and volunteers and their families also receive free Ambulance Cover whilst volunteering for their communities with SAAS.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, SAAS is hosting a free online information session on July 19 at 7pm.

Hear from volunteers at SAAS about why they have joined and what it’s like.

Visit www.eventbrite.com.au/e/free-ambulance-volunteer-information-session-tickets-663358371747 to secure your place.