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WSC, West Pierce Fire & Rescue, Preparedness Coordinator
 
 
 
It is the mission of West Pierce Fire & Rescue, in partnership with the Lakewood and University Place community, to provide excellent fire protection, prevention, education and emergency services. The AmeriCorps volunteer will support that mission by assisting in supporting and providing disaster preparedness training in several forms including Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). The volunteer will provide program support, research, and assist in documentation of outreach activities. One primary goal of the program is to ensure that the preparedness message is heard throughout the District, particularly in low-income neighborhoods. This will be accomplished through public speaking, newsletters, event support, personal contact, preparedness training, and the use of CERT ambassadors. The volunteer will place special focus on low- income areas to promote and host preparedness programs. It will be the responsibility of the volunteer to create a system for updating printed and web-based materials. The volunteer may be activated for an emergency or disaster event in a support role for the Department Operation Center. This position is contingent on funding.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.



Member Duties : The member will support the CERT program to include setup of the room and organization of class materials in support of the instructors. Under the direction of the supervisor, the volunteer will research and suggest methods of enhancing support for CERT members, with an emphasis on low-income participants; to include training, funding and community recognition. They will participate in developing and providing programs to inform the public about types of disasters and ways to prepare for the impacts of those disasters. They will encourage attendance by citizens at preparedness programs and track all citizen volunteer hours. The volunteer will have significant interaction with the public, so must be comfortable speaking with people both in-person and on the phone. The volunteer will be given opportunities to be involved with hands on disaster preparedness activities. The volunteer will focus on methods used by low-income members to enhance their preparedness level.
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Health Coverage ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Stipend . 
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Uniforms provided and required . 
 
Service Areas :
Disaster Relief ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
General Skills ,  Community Organization ,  Public Speaking ,  Recruitment ,  Computers/Technology ,  Writing/Editing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
WSC, West Pierce Fire & Rescue, Preparedness Coordinator
Program Start/End Date
09/01/2016  -   07/15/2017
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  25
Program Locations WASHINGTON   Seattle/Tacoma/Bremerton  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  05/01/2016  To  08/31/2016 
Contact Rachel Adler
3631 Drexler Dr W
University Place   WA   98466
(253)983-4564
wscip@ESD.WA.GOV
www.westpierce.org
Listing ID 61362

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