General News
14 May, 2023
Opportunities, motivation make a difference
FROM an op-shop in Inglewood’s main street to community officers often acting as first responders, there’s opportunity in the Loddon to support Ambulance Victoria. The local ambulance auxiliary traces its foundations back several decades when...
FROM an op-shop in Inglewood’s main street to community officers often acting as first responders, there’s opportunity in the Loddon to support Ambulance Victoria.
The local ambulance auxiliary traces its foundations back several decades when townspeople banded together raising funds to build the town’s original ambulance station and a residence for local ambulance officers.
Through the op-shop, many thousands of dollars have been raised, initially for that new station and now supporting other wellbeing and community safety programs.
It is through the auxiliary, there many defibrillators have been purchased and installed in Inglewood and other towns.
The auxiliary is always looking for volunteers to assist at the op-shop managed by Faye Orange. From sorting donations to arranging shop displays, there’s a place for every volunteer.
And the auxiliary is also backing the call for more ambulance community officers to assist the full-time crew stationed in Inglewood.
Community officers are motivated volunteers assisting Ambulance Victoria to provide emergency medical treatment.
One of the leaders of the recruitment initiative is Inglewood’s Deb Coon who can be contacted on 0417 834 342. Deb is happy to chat with prospective volunteers about the important and rewarding opportunity.