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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. This positions them to help already acquainted with their neighbors and their skillsets already identified.  
* Develop relationships with non-NET neighbors (i.e. prospective [[Spontaneous Unaffiliated Volunteers (SUVs)|spontaneous volunteers]]) ''before'' a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake. This positions them to assist in a post-earthquake response with their skillsets and role already developed.
* Offer Active NET volunteers who wish to reduce their involvement a medial stage between "Active" and separating from NET completely.
* 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 or meet the [[Minimum Service Contribution (MSC)|Minimum Service Contribution]], though are encouraged to do so.  


A volunteer may join their local NET as an ATVs if they are either:
A volunteer may join their local NET as an ATVs if they are either:
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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.
# 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 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 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 contact information of ATVs on their team.
# '''ATVs are required to check in 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. ATVs may declare a secondary VSF with approval of their Team Leader.
# '''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 secondary 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 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.
# '''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.
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