Volunteer Job DescriptionsOrganization: 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 1 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 1 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 |