Application Process

Becoming a SAAS volunteer involves a simple, locally guided process designed to connect you with your nearest volunteer ambulance team.

Step 1: Submit an application

• Complete an online application via the SAAS volunteering webpage
• Your application helps identify:
  • Your location
  • Your availability
  • Your interest in volunteering

Once submitted, your details are reviewed and forwarded to the appropriate local team. 

Step 2: Local team contact

• A team leader from your local volunteer station will contact you directly
• This conversation is an opportunity to discuss:
  • Your availability and how it aligns with roster requirements
  • Local team needs, including current vacancies and expectations
  • Next steps in the onboarding process

Each volunteer team operates slightly differently, so this step ensures a good fit between you and your local station.

Getting Started

There are multiple ways to begin your journey with SAAS:

Apply online

• Visit the SAAS volunteering webpage to submit your application
• This is the primary and recommended method

Contact the Volunteer Support Unit

If you would like to speak with someone before applying:

• Phone: 1300 175 584
• Email: SAASVolunteer@sa.gov.au

The Volunteer Support Unit can:

• Answer general questions
• Provide guidance on the application process
• Help connect you with your local team

Finding Your Nearest Station

SAAS volunteering opportunities are primarily based in regional South Australia.

• There are over 70 volunteer ambulance stations across the state
• Each station supports its local community with emergency response and patient care

To find opportunities near you:

• Use the interactive station map available on the SAAS website
• Identify whether your nearest station is:
  • A volunteer station
  • A career (paid staff) station
• Check whether your local team is currently recruiting

This ensures you apply to a location that aligns with your area and availability.

Additional Resources

SAAS provides several resources to help you understand volunteering before applying:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Covers common topics such as:
  • Eligibility requirements
  • Training expectations
  • Time commitments
  • Balancing volunteering with work

This is a useful starting point if you are unsure about suitability.

Volunteer brochure

• A free downloadable brochure is available
• Includes detailed information about:
  • The volunteer role
  • Training pathways
  • What to expect during your journey