Volunteer Job Descriptions
Organization: Richmond Citizens Crime Watch Patrol
Position: Volunteer Base Radio Operator
Purpose:
- To enhance the safety and wellbeing of the community of Richmond by assisting local RCMP in their efforts to reduce crime.
Responsibilities & Activities:
- Provides crucial link between teams of Volunteer Patrollers and police for the purpose of reporting suspicious activities.
- Base Operators utilize two-way radio and phone systems to ensure the safety and coordination of fellow volunteers.
Skills, Experience & Required Qualifications:
- Must be 19 years of age or older
- Must reside, work or attend college in Richmond
- Must be able to pass an Enhanced RCMP Reliability Check
- Must have good written & verbal English communication skills
- Commitment of minimum one 6-hour shift per month & 4 quarterly training sessions
- Experience using two-way radios is preferred
- Previous volunteer experience is preferred
Personal Traits / Qualities Desired:
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to deal well with somewhat stressful situations
Orientation & Training:
- Minimum of 72 hours of on-the-job training plus additional evening training sessions
- Ongoing training opportunities such as seminars & Citizen Patrol exchanges
Support Supervision & Evaluation Provisions:
- Supervised by Training Officers, Team Leader & Coordinators
- Supplies & equipment provided
- Training evaluation & references provided
Time Commitment:
- Minimum 1 year commitment
- Minimum of one 6-hour patrol shift / month
- 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM - on Weekends
Working Conditions:
- Comfortable office environment w/ base-radio workstation
Benefits of Volunteering:
- Valuable volunteer experience
- Volunteer Appreciation Functions
- Opportunity to enhance knowledge through Crime Prevention oriented seminars & symposiums
- Letter of reference
Screening Measures:
- Enhanced RCMP Reliability Check
- Interview
Review Date of Position:
- Six months from issue of job description
Organization: Richmond Citizens Crime Watch Patrol
Position: Volunteer Patroller
Purpose:
- To enhance the safety and wellbeing of the community of Richmond by assisting local RCMP in their efforts to reduce crime.
Responsibilities & Activities:
- Assists local RCMP by observing, recording and reporting suspicious activities while patrolling the city of Richmond from the safety of a vehicle.
Skills, Experience & Required Qualifications:
- Must be 19 years of age or older
- Must reside, work or attend college in Richmond
- Must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check
- Must have good written & verbal English communication skills
- Commitment of minimum one 6-hour shift per month & 4 quarterly training sessions
- Experience using two-way radios is an asset
- Previous volunteer experience is preferred
Personal Traits / Qualities Desired:
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to deal well with somewhat stressful situations
Orientation & Training:
- Minimum of 24 hours of on-the-job training plus additional evening training sessions
- Ongoing training opportunities such as seminars & Citizen Patrol exchanges
Support Supervision & Evaluation Provisions:
- Supervised by Training Officers, Team Leader & Coordinators
- Supplies & equipment provided
- Training evaluation & references provided
Time Commitment:
- Minimum 1 year commitment
- Minimum of one 6-hour patrol shift / month
- 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM - on Weekends
Working Conditions:
- Patrols are conducted from the safety of vehicles
- Limited outdoor "foot-patrols" permitted
Benefits of Volunteering:
- Valuable volunteer experience
- Volunteer Appreciation Functions
- Opportunity to enhance knowledge through Crime Prevention oriented seminars & symposiums
- Letter of reference
Screening Measures:
- Local Security Check
- Interview
Review Date of Position:
- One year from issue of job description