City of Campbell Volunteer Program - City of Campbell, CA : Job Details

Salary: $0.00 HourlyLocation : Campbell, CAJob Type: Temporary/SeasonalJob Number: VolunteerDepartment: Human ResourcesOpening Date: 06/08/2023Closing Date: ContinuousDescriptionAre you interested in volunteering with the City of Campbell?Help Yourself! Help Your Community!The City of Campbell considers volunteers our greatest natural resource. The mission of the Volunteer Services Program is to enhance city programs and services by matching the varied talents of concerned individuals and groups of all ages, interests, and skills with a wide variety of interesting and challenging municipal projects.Experience the satisfaction of community service. Volunteering doesn't necessarily demand special training or education. The only requirement is a degree of care, concern, and commitment.Every potential volunteer must complete the Volunteer Application. Accepted volunteers will be provided with a copy of the Volunteer Manual, which explains the guidelines and policies pertaining to volunteers, and will be required to sign a form indicating receipt of the Volunteer Manual.Background Check:Because we interact with the public in our operations, including children and seniors, every volunteer applicant must pass a background check prior to the start of their service with the Department. The background check consists of a criminal history report from the California Department of Justice via Live-Scanning. Failure to disclose a conviction that has not been dismissed per section 1203.4 of the California Penal Code, on the application will be grounds for dismissal, or rejection of the application.Upon acceptance, the applicant will be given a Live-Scan Request Form and directed live-scan locations to be scanned. The applicant must present photo identification when being scanned. Acceptable forms of identification are a California Driver License, California State ID, or other government issued identification.Volunteer Registration: Also upon acceptance to our volunteer program, candidates will be provided a Volunteer Registration for completion.Records of Time:Volunteers are required to sign in and out when they arrive at or leave their assigned facility. This requirement is not only for time keeping purposes, but also for accountability in case of emergency. In addition, the volunteer should keep a separate record of their volunteer hours.FAQs:

• Do I have to be a Campbell resident to participate in the Volunteer Services Program?
  • You need not be a Campbell resident to participate in the Volunteer Services Program.
• How much time is required?
  • It all depends on your schedule and the project you choose - as much as several hours regularly each week, as little as only a few hours now and then.

Recruitment ContactContact phone: (408)###-####Contact email: This position is not eligible for benefits.01 Why do you want to volunteer? 02 Please describe your present or previous volunteer experience. 03 If you have interest or expertise in a subject matter, please describe. 04 Describe any limitations on volunteer work that you can perform at this time. 05 Availability - Please select the your preferred days of the week could you work.

• Monday
• Tuesday
• Wednesday
• Thursday
• Friday
• Saturday
• Sunday

06 Availability - Please select your preferred shifts.

• Mornings
• Afternoons
• Evenings

07 Availability - How many hours during your selected shifts would you be able to work? 08 Length of Commitment - Please select your length of commitment.

• One project only
• Up to 3 months
• 3 months or more
• Indefinite at this time

09 Which of the following general areas would you prefer to spend your time? (Select any that apply)

• Computer Technology
• Disaster Preparedness/Relief
• Downtown Redevelopment
• Office work
• Maintenance/Painting and Carpentry
• Museum/Theater
• Park projects/Gardening
• Public Safety Programs/Police Dept.
• Recreation/Sports
• Seasonal special events
• Working with Children
• Working with Adults
• Other

10 What Department are you interested in volunteering for (Select one):

• Community Development
• Finance Department
• Police Department
• Public Works (includes Maintenance, Parks)
• Recreation and Community Services (includes Adult Center, Museum, Community Center, Camps, and Aquatics)

11 If other, please specify: 12 Bilingual Skills - Do you have bilingual language skills?

• Yes
• No

13 Bilingual Skills - If your answer to the question above is Yes : (1) Please list any languages, other than English, in which you are fluent. (If you are not bilingual please answer n/a to this question.) 14 How did you learn about the Campbell Volunteer Services Program? (Check all that apply)

• City Website
• Recreation Activities Guide
• Public Library
• Volunteer Exchange
• Another Volunteer
• Newspaper
• Other

15 If other, please explain. 16 References - Please list three people who know you well and can attest to your character, skills and dependability. In your response, please include (1) Name; (2) Phone Number or Email Address; and (3) Length of relationship. 17 I choose to participate as a Volunteer for the City of Campbell and understand that my services are donated to the City of Campbell without contemplation of compensation or future employment, and given for humanitarian, religious or charitable reasons. I understand that I am covered under the City's workers' compensation insurance in the event of an injury from rendering a volunteer service. I will report any injury or incident to my supervisor immediately. I agree to abide by any rules and directions provided by those helping to administer the Volunteer program.

• I understand and agree to this important information

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