November 23, 2009: Applying for Membership
Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the McGregor Memorial EMS. McGregor is a volunteer, non-profit organization that provides high quality emergency ambulance service to the communities of Durham, Lee, Madbury, and the University of New Hampshire. McGregor Memorial EMS was founded in 1968 in memory of Dr. George McGregor and was recently named the New Hampshire, “EMS Unit of the Year.” Our membership consists of highly trained, professional providers certified as EMT-Basics, EMT-Intermediates, and Paramedics, as well as non-medical associate members. The application process is designed to provide a glimpse of what being a McGregor volunteer will be like so that you will be able to see if it is right for you.
Application Process: McGregor utilizes a competitive application process to select the best potential volunteers. Unfortunately, we sometime have more qualified applicants than we are able to accommodate and as a result may defer potential applications. Although the application process with relevant forms is detailed below please feel free to contact the Membership Coordinator with any questions you may have. These steps do not need to be completed in order and many applicants find that it is easiest to work on more than one part of the process at a time.
Meet with the Membership Coordinator
Anyone who thinks they might be interested in volunteering for McGregor Memorial EMS should plan to meet with the membership coordinator, Chris Lemelin. The purpose of this meeting is to provide additional information about the process, expectations for McGregor volunteers, and to address any questions you have. Those not already participating in the McGregor Observer Program will be enrolled at this time and an observer orientation will be provided. To schedule a meeting, please contact Chris directly by e-mail.
Observe with McGregor EMS
All potential McGregor volunteers spend time participating in the McGregor Observer Program. We require 32 hours of observation time in any one month or thirty day period. This provides a valuable opportunity to spend time at the station and go on ambulance calls as they occur. Please contact the membership coordinator if you have any questions about this requirement or for assistance scheduling shifts.
Complete the McGregor Membership Application
Complete the three page application packet online. Take the time to fill it out accurately and be sure to sign it at the end. Print it out and turn it in to the Membership Coordinator's mailbox or mail it to the address below.
McGregor Memorial EMS
47 College Road
Durham, NH 03824
Additional Information: We encourage you to provide us with any additional information that might aid us in evaluating your applications. Examples of additional information include a resume, explanation as to why you wish to volunteer, and so forth.
Ensure that three references have been turned into the Membership Coordinator
Each applicant must provide three character references to the Membership Coordinator. The person completing the reference may use the form provided or may submit a letter covering similar topics. References may be faxed, or mailed to McGregor. Applicants can print out completed forms by pressing the print button at the bottom of the page.
Meet with the Membership Coordinator for an Interview.
Near the end of the application process, the applicant and Membership Coordinator will meet once again in order to discuss the time spent observing and answer any remaining questions the applicant has. This is also an opportunity to discuss Probationary Provider training program. In order to schedule an interview please contact the membership coordinator.
It is our goal to make the membership application process as quick and simple as possible while still providing ample opportunities to communicate and get to know one another. For help with any part of this process please do not hesitate to contact the membership coordinator. We look forward to having you join our team!
Complete Membership Application
If you would prefer to download the full application as one pdf document you can here.
