BEECN Volunteers: Difference between revisions
From Portland NET Wiki
| Line 49: | Line 49: | ||
=== Persons with Disabilities === | === Persons with Disabilities === | ||
Everyone has a part in emergency preparedness and response, and | Everyone has a part in emergency preparedness and response, and any volunteer interested in the BEECN program will not be discouraged or denied on the basis of any physical or cognitive disability. In order to ensure equal access to volunteer programs, PBEM will reasonably modify policies and procedures and provide auxiliary aids and services to persons with disabilities. | ||
=== BEECN Volunteer Qualifications === | === BEECN Volunteer Qualifications === | ||
| Line 55: | Line 55: | ||
# Reside within walking or biking distance of the BEECN or fire station the volunteer is responsible for, and be prepared to transport self to the BEECN or fire station in the event of a BEECN deployment without relying on motorized transportation. BEECN volunteers do this within the deployment timeframe of 24 to 48 hours following a disaster. | # Reside within walking or biking distance of the BEECN or fire station the volunteer is responsible for, and be prepared to transport self to the BEECN or fire station in the event of a BEECN deployment without relying on motorized transportation. BEECN volunteers do this within the deployment timeframe of 24 to 48 hours following a disaster. | ||
# Complete a criminal background check at PBEM’s expense. Though anyone can take BEECN training, some criminal convictions may bar an applicant from registration as a full volunteer. For details, please see the policy on [[ | # Complete a criminal background check at PBEM’s expense. Though anyone can take BEECN training, some criminal convictions may bar an applicant from registration as a full volunteer. For details, please see the policy on [[Background Checks|criminal background]] for PBEM volunteers. | ||
# Be willing and capable of fulfilling the BEECN volunteer responsibilities indicated in BEECN Guidelines section concerning [[BEECN Volunteers#BEECN Cohort Responsibilities|BEECN Cohort Responsibilities]]. | # Be willing and capable of fulfilling the BEECN volunteer responsibilities indicated in BEECN Guidelines section concerning [[BEECN Volunteers#BEECN Cohort Responsibilities|BEECN Cohort Responsibilities]]. | ||
# Sign the [[PBEM Volunteer Code of Conduct]], and follow the procedures indicated in this Guidelines manual. | # Sign the [[PBEM Volunteer Code of Conduct]], and follow the procedures indicated in this Guidelines manual. | ||
| Line 61: | Line 61: | ||
=== Relevant BEECN Volunteer Experience and Prior Training === | === Relevant BEECN Volunteer Experience and Prior Training === | ||
# Only volunteers staffing [[fire station Go-Kits]] in the BEECN program need to have an Amateur Radio license and an [[ARO qualification]]. Volunteers staffing BEECN sites use a push-to-talk radio and do not require an Amateur Radio license. | # Only volunteers staffing [[Operations at Fire Stations#Orange Go-Kits|fire station Go-Kits]] in the BEECN program need to have an Amateur Radio license and an [[ARO qualification]]. Volunteers staffing BEECN sites use a push-to-talk radio and do not require an Amateur Radio license. | ||
# BEECN volunteers do not need to be first aid certified as they are not expected to provide medical treatment. However, each BEECN cache is stocked with first aid supplies and PBEM encourages BEECN volunteers to have or receive first aid certification. PBEM will endeavor to obtain this training for BEECN volunteers. | # BEECN volunteers do not need to be first aid certified as they are not expected to provide medical treatment. However, each BEECN cache is stocked with first aid supplies and PBEM encourages BEECN volunteers to have or receive first aid certification. PBEM will endeavor to obtain this training for BEECN volunteers. | ||
# BEECN volunteers can also have a background in CERT/NET training, but this is not required. If a BEECN volunteer would like to receive NET training, PBEM will expedite that individual’s application into the NET program. | # BEECN volunteers can also have a background in CERT/NET training, but this is not required. If a BEECN volunteer would like to receive NET training, PBEM will expedite that individual’s application into the NET program. | ||
# Other skill competencies relevant to volunteering for the BEECN program include: public speaking, leadership/personnel management, mental health crisis de-escalation, and crowd management. | # Other skill competencies relevant to volunteering for the BEECN program include: public speaking, leadership/personnel management, mental health crisis de-escalation, and crowd management. | ||
=== BEECN Training === | === BEECN Training === | ||
PBEM will provide training to designated BEECN volunteers instructing on the deployment and use of BEECN equipment on an as-needed basis. PBEM encourages members of a BEECN Cohort to teach each other in the use of equipment when possible. | PBEM will provide training to designated BEECN volunteers instructing on the deployment and use of BEECN equipment on an as-needed basis. PBEM encourages members of a BEECN Cohort to teach each other in the use of equipment when possible. | ||
=== BEECN Volunteer Cohorts === | === BEECN Volunteer Cohorts === | ||
| Line 76: | Line 72: | ||
# Each BEECN should have a cohort of no fewer than eight volunteers who are trained and familiar with the BEECN cache. | # Each BEECN should have a cohort of no fewer than eight volunteers who are trained and familiar with the BEECN cache. | ||
# One of the eight in a cohort will be the Cohort Coordinator for that BEECN cohort. The responsibilities of the Coordinator are described in the section titled [[BEECN Volunteers#BEECN Cohort Coordinators|BEECN Cohort Coordinators]]. | # One of the eight in a cohort will be the Cohort Coordinator for that BEECN cohort. The responsibilities of the Coordinator are described in the section titled [[BEECN Volunteers#BEECN Cohort Coordinators|BEECN Cohort Coordinators]]. | ||
# A cohort is divided into two shifts (Shift A and Shift B) of four volunteers each. The intention is that in an emergency deployment, each shift will work for eight hours maximum and relay to the other shift at the end of eight hours. See [[Operational Periods and Shifts]]. | # A cohort is divided into two shifts (Shift A and Shift B) of four volunteers each. The intention is that in an emergency deployment, each shift will work for eight hours maximum and relay to the other shift at the end of eight hours. See [[Operations at BEECN Sites#BEECN Operational Periods and shifts|Operational Periods and Shifts]]. | ||
# Shift A and Shift B are further divided between two Primary Volunteers and two Backup Volunteers. If a Primary Volunteer is injured or for some other reason cannot deploy the BEECN, Backup Volunteers are available to fill in or take over deployment responsibilities. See ''[[Media:BEECN Volunteer Shifts.png|Figure 1: BEECN Cohort Organization]].'' | # Shift A and Shift B are further divided between two Primary Volunteers and two Backup Volunteers. If a Primary Volunteer is injured or for some other reason cannot deploy the BEECN, Backup Volunteers are available to fill in or take over deployment responsibilities. See ''[[Media:BEECN Volunteer Shifts.png|Figure 1: BEECN Cohort Organization]].'' | ||
[[File:BEECN_Volunteer_Shifts.png|thumb|400x400px|''Figure 1: The structure of a BEECN cohort.'']] | [[File:BEECN_Volunteer_Shifts.png|thumb|400x400px|''Figure 1: The structure of a BEECN cohort.'']] | ||
