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* Facilitate a denser neighborhood network for NET teams; | * Facilitate a denser neighborhood network for NET teams; | ||
* Develop relationships with non-NET neighbors (i.e. prospective [[Spontaneous Unaffiliated Volunteers (SUVs)|spontaneous volunteers]]) ''before'' a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake. | * Develop relationships with non-NET neighbors (i.e. prospective [[Spontaneous Unaffiliated Volunteers (SUVs)|spontaneous volunteers]]) ''before'' a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake. | ||
* Offer Active NET volunteers who wish to reduce their involvement a medial stage between "Active" and separating from NET completely. | |||
ATVs appear on NET rosters ''only'' as prospective resources for an earthquake response. They are not required to log volunteer hours (though encouraged to do so) or meet the [[Minimum Service Contribution (MSC)|Minimum Service Contribution]]. | ATVs appear on NET rosters ''only'' as prospective resources for an earthquake response. They are not required to log volunteer hours (though encouraged to do so) or meet the [[Minimum Service Contribution (MSC)|Minimum Service Contribution]]. | ||
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The following expectations and policies apply to all ATVs: | The following expectations and policies apply to all ATVs: | ||
# '''A volunteer in ATV status is not indemnified by the City of Portland.''' | # '''A volunteer in ATV status is not indemnified by the City of Portland.''' | ||
# | # The PBEM '''Volunteer''' '''[[PBEM Volunteer Code of Conduct|Code of Conduct]] applies to ATVs''' when affiliating with a NET and participating in any volunteer activities. | ||
# '''A volunteer in ATV status is never deployed by the City of Portland.''' ATVs may opt to self deploy in the event of an earthquake. | # '''A volunteer in ATV status is never deployed by the City of Portland.''' ATVs may opt to self deploy in the event of an earthquake. | ||
# '''An ATV ''must'' be affiliated with a Neighborhood Emergency Team''' and named on the team roster. | # '''An ATV ''must'' be affiliated with a Neighborhood Emergency Team''' and named on the team roster. | ||
# '''ATVs are not required to attend team meetings or to log hours,''' and their | # '''ATVs are not required to attend team meetings or to log hours,''' and their status is not tied to fulfilling the annual [[Minimum Service Contribution (MSC)|Minimum Service Contribution]]. However, they can do these things if they wish and are encouraged to. | ||
# '''ATVs are required to confirm their status with their Team Leader''' at least twice a year, and any time the Team Leader conducts a review of the team's roster. Team Leaders will have access to the | # '''ATVs are required to confirm their status with their Team Leader''' at least twice a year, and any time the Team Leader conducts a review of the team's roster. Team Leaders will have access to the contact information of ATVs on their team. | ||
# '''All ATVs declare a [[Volunteer Support Functions Introduction and Directory|Volunteer Support Function]] position appropriate for a non-NET volunteer.''' This declaration is made to their Team Leader and it appears on the earthquake response plan. | # '''All ATVs declare a [[Volunteer Support Functions Introduction and Directory|Volunteer Support Function]] position appropriate for a non-NET volunteer.''' This declaration is made to their Team Leader and it appears on the earthquake response plan. ATVs may declare a second VSF with approval of their Team Leader. | ||
# '''The assigned role ([[Volunteer Support Functions Introduction and Directory|VSF]]) of an ATV is tied only to a NET's earthquake response | # '''The assigned role ([[Volunteer Support Functions Introduction and Directory|VSF]]) of an ATV is tied only to a NET's earthquake response framework.''' ATVs are envisioned assisting only in the aftermath of an earthquake. ATVs should be familiar with the latest edition of their NET's earthquake response framework. | ||
# '''ATVs are tracked in the PBEM Volunteer database (as ATVs).''' This reporting is important for PBEM in assessing neighborhood earthquake readiness. | # '''ATVs are tracked in the PBEM Volunteer database (as ATVs).''' This reporting is important for PBEM in assessing neighborhood earthquake readiness. | ||
# '''ATVs are subscribed to ATV volunteer communications (such as occasional bulletins).''' Because of the need to be aware of key program news, an ATV cannot opt out of email communications. Communications will include training opportunities for ATVs. | # '''ATVs are subscribed to ATV volunteer communications (such as occasional bulletins).''' Because of the need to be aware of key program news, an ATV cannot opt out of email communications. Communications will include training opportunities for ATVs. | ||
# '''ATVs are permitted access to some low-risk NET advanced trainings''' if seats remain after they are offered to NETs. | # '''ATVs are permitted access to some low-risk NET advanced trainings''' if seats remain after they are offered to NETs. | ||
#* Occasionally, ATVs receive priority access to advanced training seats for training in their chosen VSF. | #* Occasionally, ATVs receive priority access to advanced training seats for training in their chosen VSF. | ||
#* Team Leaders should encourage ATVs to participate in team exercises, even if simply as [[Moulage|"volunteer | #* Team Leaders should encourage ATVs to participate in team exercises, even if simply as [[Moulage|"volunteer survivors"]] or observers. | ||
# At present, '''ATVs are not badged for their role as an ATV or issued NET PPE.''' Those policies may change in the future. There are also some exceptions. For example, BEECN ATVs and HAM radio operator ATVs are issued NET badges because they have blue skies roles that require special access. Otherwise, ATVs should either acquire their own PPE or arrange with their Team Leader to receive it from the team cache in the event of an activation. | # At present, '''ATVs are not badged for their role as an ATV or issued NET PPE.''' Those policies may change in the future. There are also some exceptions. For example, BEECN ATVs and HAM radio operator ATVs are issued NET badges because they have blue skies roles that require special access. Otherwise, ATVs should either acquire their own PPE or arrange with their Team Leader to receive it from the team cache in the event of an activation. | ||
# If deploying in the event of an earthquake, ATVs should follow the same [[Responsibilities Prior to Deployment|pre-deployment protocols]] that NET volunteers do. | # If deploying in the event of an earthquake, ATVs should follow the same [[Responsibilities Prior to Deployment|pre-deployment protocols]] that NET volunteers do. | ||
