Emergency Response Volunteer

Volunteer Success; Alnwick/Haldimand; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An emergency response organization in Alnwick/Haldimand is looking for dedicated volunteers to respond to emergencies such as missing persons and disaster support. Volunteers will work within a team and follow a strict command structure, committing to this role for at least two years. Training will be provided, and candidates must meet specific requirements including a valid driver's license and completion of a background check. Flexibility in on-call availability is essential.

Qualifications

• Driver's License is required.
• Must undergo a background or police records check.
• Access to a car is necessary.
• Own a cell phone with a plan that allows for free calls.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls for service including missing persons.
• Work within a Team environment following a strict chain of command.
• Commit to the role for at least two years.

Skills

Animal Care & Handling

Volunteer Management

Crisis Intervention

Public Speaking

Job description

Summary

OCEAP Emergency Response volunteers respond to calls for service including missing persons, local disaster support, evidence searches. Our volunteers choose their on-call availability through a computer or phone application.

Description

What you’ll be doing

• Volunteers will work within a Team environment following a strict paramilitary chain of command structure.
• You will be provided full training on ground Search and Rescue processes and protocols prior to becoming an operational member of the Team.
• We strongly encourage our volunteers that this is a longer term commitment and that our members should remain for at least two years.

Requirements

• Driver\'s License
• Willing to undergo a background or police records check
• Access to car
• Own cell phone
• Cell plan that allows for free call
• Minimum Age: Adult (Age 18-54)
• When: Flexible

Where

On-site Address: PO Box 663, Ontario, COBOURG, K9A 4R5
Northumberland County, Ontario

Causes

Disaster Relief & Emergency

Skills & Experience

Animal Care & Handling, Animal Psychology, Animal Training, Veterinary, Working with Care Animals / Comfort Animals, Administrative Support, Data Entry, Office management skills, Reception Skills, Project Management, Public Relations Skills, Customer Service, Governance, Volunteer Management, Cross-cultural Communication, ESL Teaching, Sign Language Interpretation, Translation & Interpretation, Law & Legal Rights Education, Mediation, Driving/Van Driving, Transportation Management, Event Planning & Management, Event Security, Community Development & Outreach, Life Coaching, Mentoring, Program Development & Evaluation, Senior Care, Child Care, Computer Skills, IT & Tech Skills, Digital/Graphic Design, Web Design and Development, Writing Skills, Education & Schooling, English as a Secondary Language (ESL) Teaching, Mentoring, Counseling / Mental Health Skills, Crisis Intervention, Disaster & Emergency Service, Career Counseling, Group Facilitation, Donor Management, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Governance Training, Grant Writing / Research, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Social Media & Content Management, Marketing, Sales, Design, Logistics, and additional related areas.