Volunteer Opportunities

POSITION:

Arvada PD Volunteer/"Training Room Repair"

WORK AREA:

APD Training Room PD1

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Scott Jarvis & Pat Claar

RESPONSIBILITIES AND

OBJECTIVES:

• Repairs computer workstations built into table tops. This consists of un-sticking computers monitors and keyboards from built in shelving.

• Fix pinched wires and conduits.
• Report more complicated and technical repairs to the training officer

TIME REQUIRED

• Approximately 4 hours per week, or as needed

LENGTH OF COMMITMENT:

Minimum of one year is desired

AGE REQUIREMENTS

Must be at least 18 years of age

QUALIFICATIONS

· Must be willing to submit to and successfully complete any background investigation, oral interview(s), or other processing as determined by APD staff, depending on the individual volunteer opportunity.

· Must be able to courteously and professionally work with police personnel.

· Some computer skill helpful.

· Minor electrical skill helpful.

· Mechanically inclined and like working with tools to trouble shooting movement related hardware

WORK/PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is inside.
• Casual business attire.

CLASSROOM or INITIAL TRAINING PROVIDED

• All volunteers will receive appropriate training for the individual assignment to ensure personal safety and a working knowledge of the department and the duties to be performed.

EVALUATIONS

• In order to assess the value of the volunteer assignments, evaluations may occur on a regular basis, with input from the individual volunteer performing the duties.

Termination of Volunteer Services

• The Volunteer may at any time choose to exit the program.
• It is the desire of the APD that if and when a Volunteer chooses to permanently leave the Volunteer program that an exit interview take place in order to ascertain whether any improvements to the Volunteer program should be initiated.
• The APD maintains the right to terminate the services of the Volunteer at any time for just cause.
• At the time of the termination of services, the Volunteer must relinquish any photo or other APD ID's, and/or any clothing which identifies the Volunteer as being affiliated with the City of Arvada.

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POSITION:

Arvada PD Volunteer/Video photographer

WORK AREA:

APD Administration Lobby, 8101 Ralston Road

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Sgt. Frank Oschmann

RESPONSIBILITIES AND

OBJECTIVES:

• Video tapes podcasts for training purposes
• Edits film into wmv.files for 4 minute or less podcasts
• Works with volunteer producer to develop training clips

TIME REQUIRED

• Approximately 6 hours per week, or as needed

LENGTH OF COMMITMENT:

Minimum of one year is desired

AGE REQUIREMENTS

Must be at least 18 years of age

QUALIFICATIONS

WORK/PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is inside and outside
• Will need physical strength to hold, move and set camera on tripod.
• Appropriate business attire maybe required.
• Willingness to work with a variety of personalities throughout the City.

CLASSROOM or INITIAL TRAINING PROVIDED

• All volunteers will receive appropriate training for the individual assignment to ensure personal safety and a working knowledge of the department and the duties to be performed.

EVALUATIONS

• In order to assess the value of the volunteer assignments, evaluations may occur on a regular basis, with input from the individual volunteer performing the duties.

Termination of Volunteer Services

• The Volunteer may at any time chose to exit the program.
• It is the desire of the APD that if and when a Volunteer chooses to permanently leave the Volunteer program that an exit interview take place in order to ascertain whether any improvements to the Volunteer program should be initiated.
• The APD maintains the right to terminate the services of the Volunteer at any time for just cause.
• At the time of the termination of services, the Volunteer must relinquish any photo or other APD ID's, and/or any clothing which identifies the Volunteer as being affiliated with the City of Arvada.

POSITION:

Arvada PD Volunteer/"Receptionist in Administration"

WORK AREA:

APD Administration Lobby, 8101 Ralston Road

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Susan Rosenberger

RESPONSIBILITIES AND

OBJECTIVES:

• Directs citizens to proper city services
• Answers and directs phone calls to appropriate department
• Handles general public inquires and requests with positive respectful attitude
• Assist with special projects to include: copying, sorting or shredding.

TIME REQUIRED

• Approximately 4 hours per week, or as needed
• Lunch coverage Mon-Fri from 11 AM - 2 PM

LENGTH OF COMMITMENT:

Minimum of one year is desired

AGE REQUIREMENTS

Must be at least 18 years of age

QUALIFICATIONS

WORK/PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is inside.
• Appropriate business attire required.

CLASSROOM or INITIAL TRAINING PROVIDED

• All volunteers will receive appropriate training for the individual assignment to ensure personal safety and a working knowledge of the department and the duties to be performed.

EVALUATIONS

• In order to assess the value of the volunteer assignments, evaluations may occur on a regular basis, with input from the individual volunteer performing the duties.

Termination of Volunteer Services

• The Volunteer may at any time choose to exit the program.
• It is the desire of the APD that if and when a Volunteer chooses to permanently leave the Volunteer program that an exit interview take place in order to ascertain whether any improvements to the Volunteer program should be initiated.
• The APD maintains the right to terminate the services of the Volunteer at any time for just cause.
• At the time of the termination of services, the Volunteer must relinquish any photo or other APD ID's, and/or any clothing which identifies the Volunteer as being affiliated with the City of Arvada.