2.2: VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS & APPLICATION
In order to provide appropriate supervision and assume responsibility for volunteers, the following minimum qualifications have been established:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Complete the Douglas County Harassment Free Workplace Training as provided by the Assistant County Administrator.
In addition, individuals desiring to be enrolled and authorized as Emergency Management volunteers will:
- Complete and submit the Douglas County Emergency Management Volunteer Service Application.
- Applicant will be notified when his/her application has been received and will be asked to submit the following:
- Copy of current driver's license
- Proof of automobile insurance
- Copy of driving record
- Completion of the Background Check form
- Copy of licenses (amateur radio), and/or training certification (CERT)
- Upon submission of the required documentation, a meeting will be scheduled with Douglas County Emergency Management staff to review the Volunteer Policies and Procedures.
- A copy of the Douglas County Emergency Management Volunteer Policies and Procedures will need to be signed and submitted by the applicant.
- Complete a drug screen at the location specified by Douglas County Emergency Management.
- Complete and submit Volunteer ID Card Information form.
Once the application criteria have been met, the applicant will be authorized as a volunteer, eligible to attend meetings and trainings, and issued an identification card. Application forms are available in the Douglas County Emergency Management office, or on the Douglas County web site (www.douglascountyks.org). Douglas County may conduct additional screenings on all applicants. The Emergency Management Director may approve individuals meeting the qualifications. Applicants will be notified in writing of rejection for volunteer service. Each Emergency Management volunteer must complete the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course within 12 months of initial authorization as a volunteer. Minimum annual participation and training requirements have been established in order to maintain a cadre of active and trained volunteers. All volunteers have the responsibility to be familiar with the training and participation requirements. Each volunteer service group may have requirements specific to the group operations. Emergency Management volunteers are encouraged to be members and/or participate in the training and meetings of other Emergency Management volunteer groups. However, a primary volunteer membership needs to be established. This is to ensure an adequate number of volunteers committed to each of the primary volunteer service areas.
