Be There for SVAC So They Can Be There For You

"My husband and I want to thank you for your quick response to our problem last week. Everyone was friendly and helpful and made our experience easier for us. Thank you for being there for us when we need you!!"

"Thank you for your professional and sensitive care my husband received Saturday night. SVAC is a great community resource and I appreciate all that you do."

These are just a few of the heartfelt thank you notes that Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps (SVAC) received after providing emergency care to Scarsdale residents this year. SVAC has been serving Scarsdale for over 30 years and responds to about 110 emergencies each month.

Simply put, you never know when you will need a paramedic and an ambulance; but when you do, SVAC is ready to help, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Most of us expect a response within minutes of calling 911 and don't give much thought to how that service is provided. Unlike many communities, in Scarsdale ambulance service is not funded by the Village. Support comes from residents like you who rely on this essential service.

Your contributions allow SVAC to retain a few paid paramedics and to train volunteers from the community to drive and assist on emergency calls. They receive no funds from the Village and your tax dollars do not fund the service.

SVAC needs your financial support and is also looking for community member to volunteer. SVAC will train you so no prior experience is necessary – but if you do have a medical background and have a few hours a week to spare, they need your help.

This year, contributions from their annual direct mail drive are down. President David Raizen and Treasurer Peter Strauss ask you to send in your annual donation to allow SVAC to be there for you. Either respond to the SVAC appeal you received in the mail or:

Mail your check to:
Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps
P.O. Box 92
Scarsdale, NY 10583

To volunteer, email SVAC at [email protected] or call (914) 722 2288