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Those two words are often used but they barely scratch the surface in respect of our gratitude for your dedication and commitment to the voluntary role you undertake on our and your communities behalf. There have been many changes and challenges in the role and deployment of our volunteer responders but in true volunteer style you have risen above this when it could have been so easy for you to give up and you have continued to support and respond to the needs of your communities and patients of which you should be justifiably proud. We must not forget your friends and families either, they so often have to shoulder you putting patient care over their needs and having valuable time being spent with you cut short by you volunteering, so thank you to them also. It's a privilege and an honour to be able to support and work with you all.

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I want to take a moment to sincerely thank each and every one of our volunteers across SCAS. I am always truly humbled by your selfless dedication to our patients and to the organisation.

Your commitment, compassion, and willingness to give up your time to help others never goes unnoticed. I am incredibly proud to speak about the outstanding work you all do, and it remains an absolute honour to support you in delivering such an incredible number of volunteering hours.

Thank you for everything you continue to do you are an invaluable part of the SCAS family.

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Another incredible year of volunteer activity, engaging with the public, sharing knowledge and raising funds alongside all the other important roles our volunteers do to support the Trust. We are currently challenged by the external economic climate which is having an impact on our ability to support our volunteers as we would like but I am incredibly grateful for the support and commitment from our volunteers in building awareness in their communities, raising funds and supporting events. As we continue to weather the storm and look at how we can best achieve new income to support volunteering, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for continuing to be such amazing ambassadors in your local communities. SCAS and the Charity are incredibly lucky to have such committed, loyal and passionate volunteers who continue to offer their time to help others and we are most grateful to you for your help and support. Thank you all for your incredible efforts all year round.

Vanessa

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To all of our incredible volunteers, CFRs, and military responders.

It’s a true privilege to work alongside you.

To witness the skill, compassion, and quiet determination you bring on your days off, after long shifts, in between life’s chaos, is something that continually inspires me. You choose to step forward when you could so easily step back. You give your evenings, your weekends, and your energy not for recognition, but because you care. And that, to me, is invaluable.

Being able to teach you, support you, learn from you, and grow with you is one of the most fulfilling parts of what I do. You all bring such a wealth of lived experience, insight, humour and heart to the table. I am constantly learning, whether it’s military methodical precision, practical tips, creative thinking, or how to make the power point work (because let’s be honest, some of you are far better with tech than I’ll ever be).

I get to watch you bring calm to emergencies and confidence to uncertainty. I be a part of the moments others don’t, the way you reassure, the teamwork at a difficult scene, the quiet courage behind every decision you make. It reminds me daily of why I love this job.

More than volunteers, you’re a force for good.

With huge respect and pride,
Lindsay

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Thank you to all of the volunteers across SCAS for your continued dedication, generosity and support. Without your kind contributions we wouldn't be able to provide the life changing and life saving service that we do on a daily basis to our local communities.

I also want to say a special thank you to the North Hampshire Community First Responders and Military Co-Responders for welcoming me into the seconded CETO role for the past 6 months. You have all been a pleasure to work alongside and I have thoroughly enjoyed my time developing in the role and getting to know you all across the patch. I am truly humbled by the professionalism, dedication and drive of you all and am excited to work with you all as we move further into the year. Keep up the fantastic work team!

Matt

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Thank you doesn't seem enough to acknowledge the tireless efforts of our volunteer's and their dedicated commitment in supporting their local communities. To each volunteer I extend a heartfelt thank you for your role within the wider SCAS team and how this contributes towards the excellent delivery of patient care. On a regular basis we witness many examples of our volunteers going above and beyond, giving the precious gift of their time and this is a true testament of their dedication to helping others in a time of need. Please know that everything you do is much appreciated and your selfless contributions make a real difference!..

Terry

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Thank you

Thank you is just one way to share a bit of gratitude towards my fellow CFR teams and there training officers. We share skills, different techniques or experiences through group meeting or training session . I am glad to say every time I log on shift I take a little bit of what everyone has shared with me to try and do what's right by the patients and scas. Before joining I never new what being a CFR meant to people or myself and everyone says different things but one thing that stays the same is the passion to help our communitys all over the scas patch. Thank you to all of you.

Michael

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To our Community First Responders, our Co Responders, our Volunteer Car Drivers, Patient Safety Partners and fundraisers - a really big thank you! You make such a huge difference to our patients and provide real resilience in supporting our full-time colleagues.

Keep doing what you do so well. A deserved celebration of volunteering this week but we all celebrate you year-round! #teamscas :-)

Dai Tamplin

Senior Transformation Programme Manager and Co Responder

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Thanks to the amazing Romsey Scheme. We are all there for each other no matter what the time is or the concern. We also share a great sense of humour together which really helps. Fab work everyone and here's to much more

Vicki

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A short and sweet message to all Volunteers who selflessly give their time every day. From responding, fundraising, raising awareness and being amazing advocates for SCAS and the Charity.

Thank You for everything you do.

Kirstie

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I would like to pass on a huge thankyou to all of our volunteer Community First Responders & Co-Responders. You do an absolutely exceptional job and are sent to some of the poorliest and most difficult cases after just 5 days training.

It is an absoloute pleasure to look after such an amazing team of people and I look forward to the coming years in seeing just how much we can all contribute towards outstanding patient care.

Ben - CETO East Hampshire

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To our incredible Volunteer Responders,

Your dedication and selflessness shine brightly in the moments when people need it most. Every time you answer a 999 call, step forward in an emergency, or offer comfort to someone in distress, you embody the very best of humanity. You are the calm in chaos, the reassuring presence in uncertainty, and the helping hand when it matters most.

The impact you make in your communities is immeasurable. You don’t just provide aid—you restore hope, dignity, and strength to those who need it. Your kindness and courage do not go unnoticed, and today, we celebrate you.

Thank you for your unwavering commitment, for every long hour, and for every life you touch. You are true heroes, and we are forever grateful.

David Hamer - CET Operations Manager (Thames Valley)

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Thank you so much for everything you do to support that patients and staff at SCAS.

From a national perspective, we see you and we recognise the incredible contribution you make. Please continue doing what you are doing.

Joe Crook, National Ambulance Volunteer Lead, AACE.

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A huge thank you to all our volunteers - past and present. The hours, miles and determination you bring to help improve patient experience across SCAS.

Over the last year seeing our volunteer programme offer expand with the introduction of Patient Safety Partners and also the growth of Patient Panel and Charity Volunteers is allowing more people to join and experience volunteering for the NHS.

I am not sure thank you is ever enough but you are all truly deserving of that and more.

Sarah - Volunteer Manager

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A special Thank You goes to each and every volunteer within SCAS; Community, Fire and Military Responders, Car Drivers, Charity Ambassadors and everyone who gives their time freely to make a difference to our patients, your community.

It is an honour for me to support the Bucks Community and Military Responders, seeing the passion and dedication you offer to the volunteer role and hearing of the kindness and care that you provide to our patients, with the utmost of professionalism. It is always a pleasure to read what our patients say about the care you provide them and this really does show the difference you make to them each and every day.

Thankyou all for your unwavering loyalty to your community and the part that you play in supporting our patients in their time of need.

Tracy - ACETO, Bucks

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Just wanted to add some thanks, which will never be enough, for all your awesome contributions! Countless times have I been grateful we've had CFRs on scene! Great job! Cheers, Tom, TL, Wexham

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Its a privilege to be a responder for South Central Ambulance and a massive thanks to the dream team of 18 responders across Ascot, Bracknell, Crowthorne and Sandhurst who give us their time to support their communities.

But we couldn't do it without our CETO team of Mike & Lindsay plus the teams on IRD who keep us safe with skills, CPD, kit and also watching us even when on days off or leave. They have a job with purpose that extends beyond what they are paid to do.

Really appreciate their support and also their welfare calls/checks.

Cheers, Tony

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To all our governors, CFRs, car drivers, patient representatives and others who give up their time to support SCAS and our patient, an overwhelming thank you for everything that you do every day to make a difference.