Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corps Hosts Youth Corps Open House In March 2013
WHAT: The Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corps (CVAC) is hosting a Youth Corps Open House for incoming candidates and their parents. High school sophomores are eligible to apply for a spot in the upcoming year’s roster. Applications for the handful of available spots are being accepted through April 1, 2013.
The Youth Corps is comprised of 18 local high school students between the ages 16 and 18 who are trained to ride alongside EMTs and paramedics on ambulance calls within New Castle. Youth members are trained in ambulance operations, CPR and basic first aid.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 13, 7:00 PM and Wednesday March 20, 7:00 PM.
WHERE: CVAC Headquarters at 233 N. Greeley Ave, Chappaqua.
WHY: Learn valuable first aid training and help others while enhancing your college application.
INFO: For more information call (914) 238-3191 or visit www.chappaquaambulance.org
Founded in 1936, the Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corps is a volunteer organization dedicated to providing quality emergency medical services to the residents of New Castle. The 70+ volunteer members are a diverse group, from teachers and lawyers to entrepreneurs, students, parents and grandparents. In addition to responding to more than 500 calls annually, CVAC reaches out with programs to educate the community on First Aid and CPR.
For more information or to become a volunteer, visit www.chappaquaambulance.org.
Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corps. People helping people.
