Student Corps

[Student Corps / EMT in rig]

CAVAC Student Corps members support our crews on EMS calls, obtain American Heart Association CPR, AED, and choking certification, and gain extensive first aid and EMS operations knowledge all while fulfilling their school mandated community service requirements. Student Corps members are considered a vital part of CAVAC, so all students are invited to the annual CAVAC banquet, picnic, and CAVAC-sponsored community events. Additionally, each year, CAVAC selects two outstanding senior Student Corps members for scholarship awards.

As Central New York’s only EMS Student Corps program, CAVAC’s membership is represented by many schools, including Cazenovia, Morrisville-Eaton, Jamesville-Dewitt, and Christian Brothers Academy. 

CAVAC Student Corps is a unique experience and an excellent opportunity to learn about emergency medicine, first response, and health professions.

Student Corps members are expected to:

  1. Complete all necessary training for riding on the ambulance (including the above mentioned American Heart Association training, HIPAA, and OSHA training, as well as on-shift training with a senior Student Corps member)
  2. Attend monthly meetings (typically held the first Sunday of each month 6-8 PM),
  3. Complete at least three two-hour duty shifts per month,
  4. Remain in good academic and moral standing at school,
  5. Abide by the CAVAC Student Corps Bylaws and Code of Conduct.

To become a member of the CAVAC Student Corps:

  1. You must be a high school student of at least 14 years of age. At age 15, you are able to join the ambulance crew on calls. Students 14 years of age are considered Junior Student Corps members who may enjoy all benefits of the Student Corps program except riding on the ambulance.
  2. Submit an initial online application form.
  3. Drop off or mail to CAVAC a completed printed application form. A parent or guardian signature is required on this form.
  4. You will be contacted by CAVAC to set up an interview with the Student Corps board. Interviews are held in August and September of each year. Applications received after the last September interview date will be considered for the following interview cycle.
  5. After your interview, the Student Corps board will contact you with next steps for membership and training.

Please email studentcorps-info@cavacambulance.org with any questions.

Application mailing address:

Cazenovia Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps
ATTN: Student Corps Advisor
106 Nelson Street
Cazenovia, NY 13035