Volunteer Candidacy - Revision history

GlennDevitt: /* CERT Training from Agencies Other Than PBEM */ Added link to application form

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CERT Training from Agencies Other Than PBEM: Added link to application form

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	PBEM staff have the discretion to accept or waive any training requirements for new volunteers.		PBEM staff have the discretion to accept or waive any training requirements for new volunteers.

			To begin the transfer process, the Applicant must [https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=5c003f3a-8d04-4cdf-b8c0-41627fea7871&ApplicationFormNumber=1 create a MIP profile], and then email [mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=CERT transfer net@portlandoregon.gov].
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	== Notes and References ==		== Notes and References ==

GlennDevitt: /* CERT Training from Agencies Other Than PBEM */ Added Unit 4, and the background check note.

2025-06-05T14:08:46Z

CERT Training from Agencies Other Than PBEM: Added Unit 4, and the background check note.

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	* The training requirements of the CERT program are comparable to that of Portland NET.		* The training requirements of the CERT program are comparable to that of Portland NET.
	* The Applicant presents proof or adequate documentation of the training and certification to PBEM staff.		* The Applicant presents proof or adequate documentation of the training and certification to PBEM staff. This may include a certificate of completion, or direct confirmation from the CERT Coordinator that the Applicant is a volunteer in good standing.
			* The Applicant satisfies the standard [[Background Checks\|Background Check]] requirement.

	A volunteer coming in from an outside agency, however, will still need to complete or demonstrate training in any Basic NET topics not offered in Basic CERT. In most cases, this includes:		A volunteer coming in from an outside agency, however, will still need to complete or demonstrate training in any Basic NET topics not offered in Basic CERT. In most cases, this includes:

	* Unit 0 (introductory unit)		* Unit 0 (introductory unit)
	* Unit 1 (concerning Portland-specific hazards and preparedness)		* Unit 2 (since Portland NET does not run operations the same way CERT does)
	* Unit 2 (since Portland NET does not do operations the same way CERT does)		* Unit 4 (medical triage)
	* Unit 9 (radio communications).		* Unit 9 (radio communications).

	PBEM staff have the discretion to accept or waive any training requirements for new volunteers.		PBEM staff have the discretion to accept or waive any training requirements for new volunteers.

Net@portlandoregon.gov: /* Candidacy Considerations */

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Candidacy Considerations

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	== Candidacy Considerations ==		== Candidacy Considerations ==
	If space is limited in Basic NET training, PBEM will consider prioritizing applications from Applicants who meet any one of the following conditions:		If space is limited in a Basic NET training, PBEM will consider prioritizing applications from Applicants who meet any one of the following conditions:

	# Is a member of a community or resides in a neighborhood underserved by the NET program or City of Portland services generally; or		# Is a member of a community or resides in a neighborhood underserved by the NET program or City of Portland services generally; or

Net@portlandoregon.gov: /* Minimum Qualifications */

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Minimum Qualifications

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	# '''Residency:''' a volunteer must reside, work, play, worship, or attend an institute of learning in Portland or in a municipality adjacent to Portland (e.g. Gresham, unincorporated Washington County, etc);		# '''Residency:''' a volunteer must reside, work, play, worship, or attend an institute of learning in Portland or in a municipality adjacent to Portland (e.g. Gresham, unincorporated Washington County, etc);
	# '''Age:''' an Applicant must be at least 14 years of age. If younger than age 18, the Applicant must obtain and present written parental consent to train and participate as a volunteer or present documentation of legal emancipation.		# '''Age:''' an Applicant must be at least 14 years of age. If younger than age 18, the Applicant must obtain and present written parental consent to train and participate as a volunteer or present documentation of legal emancipation.
	# '''Registration:''' ~~Applicant~~ must register in the PBEM volunteer database and sign the volunteer [[PBEM Volunteer Code of Conduct\|Code of Conduct]] as part of the registration process. Special accommodation will be made for Applicants who have limited access to the Internet.		# '''Registration:''' NET and BEECN Applicants must register in the PBEM volunteer database and sign the volunteer [[PBEM Volunteer Code of Conduct\|Code of Conduct]] as part of the registration process. Special accommodation will be made for Applicants who have limited access to the Internet. ATVs are encouraged, but not required, to register.
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Net@portlandoregon.gov: /* Persons with Disabilities */

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Persons with Disabilities

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			[[File:Wheelchair.jpg\|alt=CERT volunteer in wheelchair extinguishing a fire.\|thumb\|400x400px\|''Everyone has a part in disaster preparedness and response.'']]

	== Persons with Disabilities ==		== Persons with Disabilities ==
	Everyone has a part in emergency preparedness and response, and no application to Portland NET will be denied on the basis of any physical or cognitive disability. 11% of PBEM's volunteers self-identify as a person with a physical or cognitive disability.<ref>Average based on year to year volunteer surveying. See Q17 on the annual NET survey at: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQBCT=a833021efc3044ee9ff8e792ce6195d6</ref>		Everyone has a part in emergency preparedness and response, and no application to Portland NET will be denied on the basis of any physical or cognitive disability. 11% of PBEM's volunteers self-identify as a person with a physical or cognitive disability.<ref>Average based on year to year volunteer surveying. See Q17 on the annual NET survey at: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQBCT=a833021efc3044ee9ff8e792ce6195d6</ref>

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	This section describes qualifications for prospective PBEM volunteers.		This section describes qualifications for prospective PBEM volunteers.
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Net@portlandoregon.gov: /* CERT Training from Agencies Other Than PBEM */

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CERT Training from Agencies Other Than PBEM

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	* The Applicant presents proof or adequate documentation of the training and certification to PBEM staff.		* The Applicant presents proof or adequate documentation of the training and certification to PBEM staff.

	A volunteer coming in from an outside agency, however, will still need to complete or demonstrate training in any Basic NET topics not offered in Basic CERT. In most cases, this includes Unit 0 (introductory unit), Unit 1 (concerning Portland-specific hazards and preparedness), Unit 2 (since Portland NET does not do operations the same way CERT does)~~, and~~ Unit 9 (radio communications). PBEM staff have the discretion to accept or waive any training requirements for new volunteers.		A volunteer coming in from an outside agency, however, will still need to complete or demonstrate training in any Basic NET topics not offered in Basic CERT. In most cases, this includes:
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			* Unit 1 (concerning Portland-specific hazards and preparedness)
			* Unit 2 (since Portland NET does not do operations the same way CERT does)
			* Unit 9 (radio communications).

			PBEM staff have the discretion to accept or waive any training requirements for new volunteers.
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	== Notes and References ==		== Notes and References ==

Net@portlandoregon.gov at 04:04, 28 November 2023

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	This section describes qualifications for prospective PBEM volunteers.		This section describes qualifications for prospective PBEM volunteers.
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	== Minimum Qualifications ==		== Minimum Qualifications ==
	In order to be eligible as a PBEM volunteer and maintain active status with PBEM, an [[PBEM Volunteer Types and Statuses#PBEM Volunteer Status\|Applicant]] must satisfy the following minimum program qualifications:		In order to be eligible as a PBEM volunteer and maintain active status with PBEM, an [[PBEM Volunteer Types and Statuses#PBEM Volunteer Status\|Applicant]] must satisfy the following minimum program qualifications:
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	# '''Age:''' an Applicant must be at least 14 years of age. If younger than age 18, the Applicant must obtain and present written parental consent to train and participate as a volunteer or present documentation of legal emancipation.		# '''Age:''' an Applicant must be at least 14 years of age. If younger than age 18, the Applicant must obtain and present written parental consent to train and participate as a volunteer or present documentation of legal emancipation.
	# '''Registration:''' Applicant must register in the PBEM volunteer database and sign the volunteer [[PBEM Volunteer Code of Conduct\|Code of Conduct]] as part of the registration process. Special accommodation will be made for Applicants who have limited access to the Internet.		# '''Registration:''' Applicant must register in the PBEM volunteer database and sign the volunteer [[PBEM Volunteer Code of Conduct\|Code of Conduct]] as part of the registration process. Special accommodation will be made for Applicants who have limited access to the Internet.
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	== Persons with Disabilities ==		== Persons with Disabilities ==
	Everyone has a part in emergency preparedness and response, and no application to Portland NET will be denied on the basis of any physical or cognitive disability. 11% of PBEM's volunteers self-identify as a person with a physical or cognitive disability.<ref>Average based on year to year volunteer surveying. See Q17 on the annual NET survey at: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQBCT=a833021efc3044ee9ff8e792ce6195d6</ref>		Everyone has a part in emergency preparedness and response, and no application to Portland NET will be denied on the basis of any physical or cognitive disability. 11% of PBEM's volunteers self-identify as a person with a physical or cognitive disability.<ref>Average based on year to year volunteer surveying. See Q17 on the annual NET survey at: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQBCT=a833021efc3044ee9ff8e792ce6195d6</ref>

	In order to ensure equal access to the NET program, PBEM will reasonably modify policies and procedures and provide auxiliary aids and services to persons with disabilities.		In order to ensure equal access to the NET program, PBEM will reasonably modify policies and procedures and provide auxiliary aids and services to persons with disabilities.
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	== Candidacy Considerations ==		== Candidacy Considerations ==
	If space is limited in Basic NET training, PBEM will consider prioritizing applications from Applicants who meet any one of the following conditions:		If space is limited in Basic NET training, PBEM will consider prioritizing applications from Applicants who meet any one of the following conditions:
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	# Possesses a skill or skills relevant to NET responsibilities; and/or		# Possesses a skill or skills relevant to NET responsibilities; and/or
	# Is recommended to the program by a fellow NET volunteer.		# Is recommended to the program by a fellow NET volunteer.
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	== Criminal Background ==		== Criminal Background ==
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	== CERT Training from Agencies Other Than PBEM ==		== CERT Training from Agencies Other Than PBEM ==
	If an Applicant has completed CERT training and received certification from an agency other than PBEM, PBEM will accept that training in lieu of Basic NET training if:		If an Applicant has completed CERT training and received certification from an agency other than PBEM, PBEM will accept that training in lieu of Basic NET training if:
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	A volunteer coming in from an outside agency, however, will still need to complete or demonstrate training in any Basic NET topics not offered in Basic CERT. In most cases, this includes Unit 0 (introductory unit), Unit 1 (concerning Portland-specific hazards and preparedness), Unit 2 (since Portland NET does not do operations the same way CERT does), and Unit 9 (radio communications). PBEM staff have the discretion to accept or waive any training requirements for new volunteers.		A volunteer coming in from an outside agency, however, will still need to complete or demonstrate training in any Basic NET topics not offered in Basic CERT. In most cases, this includes Unit 0 (introductory unit), Unit 1 (concerning Portland-specific hazards and preparedness), Unit 2 (since Portland NET does not do operations the same way CERT does), and Unit 9 (radio communications). PBEM staff have the discretion to accept or waive any training requirements for new volunteers.
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	== Notes and References ==		== Notes and References ==

Net@portlandoregon.gov: /* Criminal Background */

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Criminal Background

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	\| style="background: lemonchiffon" \|''~~Main~~ article ~~concerning this topic~~: Criminal Background''		\| style="background: lemonchiffon" \|'''''Redirect to main article: [[Criminal Background]]'''''
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			== CERT Training from Agencies Other Than PBEM ==
			If an Applicant has completed CERT training and received certification from an agency other than PBEM, PBEM will accept that training in lieu of Basic NET training if:

			* The training requirements of the CERT program are comparable to that of Portland NET.
			* The Applicant presents proof or adequate documentation of the training and certification to PBEM staff.

			A volunteer coming in from an outside agency, however, will still need to complete or demonstrate training in any Basic NET topics not offered in Basic CERT. In most cases, this includes Unit 0 (introductory unit), Unit 1 (concerning Portland-specific hazards and preparedness), Unit 2 (since Portland NET does not do operations the same way CERT does), and Unit 9 (radio communications). PBEM staff have the discretion to accept or waive any training requirements for new volunteers.

	== Notes and References ==		== Notes and References ==

Net@portlandoregon.gov: /* Criminal Background */

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Criminal Background

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	== Criminal Background ==		== Criminal Background ==
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			\| style="background: lemonchiffon" \|''Main article concerning this topic: Criminal Background''
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	== Notes and References ==		== Notes and References ==