VOLUNTEERS have been recognised for their service to the North East Ambulance Service at an annual awards ceremony.
The NEAS gave awards to volunteer community first responders, ambulance car service drivers and hospital porters who play a vital role in the service.
In the last year, 280 volunteers dedicated their time and committed 186,000 hours to the ambulance service.
The NEAS volunteer development team supports the volunteers and their work has enabled the Trust to become the first ambulance service to gain Investing in Volunteers accreditation.
This year’s awards ceremony, at Emirates Riverside Stadium in Chester-le-Street, commended the dedication and commitment of 69 people.
NEAS acting chief operating officer Victoria Court said: “The service values the support of all its volunteers and in the last year, some volunteers have been issued with new equipment and uniform.”
To find about volunteering visit the NEAS website
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