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;Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM)
;Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM)
: Tracks ATVs in the volunteer database, ensures background checks, and communicates program updates.
: Responsible for making the policy clear to all accredited NET and BEECN volunteers, and serving as the initial intake point for any prospective claim (which will be relayed to the City Attorney's Office or City Risk).
; Team Leaders
; PBEM Volunteers
: Maintain roster accuracy, guide ATVs in selecting [[Volunteer Support Functions Introduction and Directory|Volunteer Support Functions (VSFs)]], and provide team orientations.
: Responsible for making this policy clear to any non-accredited volunteers they work with, such as non- BEECN ATVs or spontaneous volunteers (SUVs).
; Affiliated Team Volunteers (ATVs)
; Portland City Attorney's Office
: Engage with their NET as outlined in this policy, adhere to the [[PBEM Volunteer Code of Conduct|Code of Conduct]], choose a [[Volunteer Support Functions Introduction and Directory|VSF]], and confirm status biannually.<br/>
: Reviews this policy at PBEM's request for any changes.<br/>
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!Definition
!Definition
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|Affiliated Team Volunteer (ATV)
|[[Affiliated Team Volunteers (ATVs)|Affiliated Team Volunteer (ATV)]]
|A volunteer who supports a NET team but does not hold full "Active NET" status.
|A volunteer who supports a NET team but does not hold full "Active NET" status.
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|[[Spontaneous Unaffiliated Volunteers (SUVs)|Spontaneous Unaffiliated Volunteer (SUV)]]
|[[Spontaneous Unaffiliated Volunteers (SUVs)|Spontaneous Unaffiliated Volunteer (SUV)]]
|People who help in disaster response/recovery without being part of a disaster relief organization. They often show up after a disaster, and they may not have formal training.
|People who help in disaster response/recovery without being part of a disaster relief organization. They often show up after a disaster, and they may not have formal training.
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|[[Volunteer Support Functions Introduction and Directory|Volunteer Support Function (VSF)]]
|A defined disaster preparedness, response, or recovery role based on skills and interests.
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