2.9 VOLUNTEER NOTICES AND SEPARATION
2.9.1 Leave of Absence
If at any time, a volunteer finds he/she is unable to fulfill the minimum requirements to remain a volunteer in good standing, he/she may request a leave of absence. This leave of absence is good for one year and would not result in the volunteer needing to complete the application process upon return. During a leave of absence, the volunteer is not authorized to be activated during any event.
If the volunteer is unable to return after the one year leave, he/she, upon return, would be required to complete the application process in order to be authorized as an emergency management volunteer. Any request to extend the one year leave of absence will require a meeting with Emergency Management Staff to discuss the request.
2.9.2 Volunteer Probationary Period
Annually, Emergency Management staff review each volunteer's completion of the minimum volunteer group requirements. If at that time a volunteer has not met the minimum requirements, EM Staff will send a letter to the volunteer letting him/her know of their placement on probation as a volunteer. While on probation, the volunteer must be accompanied by a veteran volunteer during any activation. The volunteer can be placed in good standing once the minimum requirements have been fulfilled.
2.9.3 Volunteer Separation
If after the one year probationary period, the volunteer is unable to meet the minimum volunteer requirements, he/she will no longer be an authorized emergency management volunteer. A certified letter will be mailed to the volunteer requesting all equipment be returned to Emergency Management Staff by a designated date. If the volunteer does not return or make arrangements to return their issued equipment within the requested timeframe, Emergency Management staff will make other arrangements to have the equipment returned.
2.10: VOLUNTEER CONCERNS
Any and all concerns should be passed along the volunteer's chain of command. This includes the Volunteer Coordinator then the Department Director. Emergency Management maintains an open door policy and encourages volunteers to share concerns about any volunteer related activities immediately to them for review and/or correction.
