What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteers and Unpaid Interns position at City of Oceanside?
RIDE THE TIDE IN OCEANSIDE
VOLUNTEER AND UNPAID INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
THE PROGRAMS
Volunteer
The City's Volunteer program is designed to coordinate and manage citywide volunteer efforts which support existing City services provided to the community. The program addresses community service needs, while placing special emphasis on the City's priorities.
The City's Volunteer program is designed to coordinate and manage citywide volunteer efforts which support existing City services provided to the community. The program addresses community service needs, while placing special emphasis on the City's priorities.
The City's volunteer program will utilize the skills and talents of volunteers in assisting staff as a team. Volunteers will be able to supplement existing services and at the same time encourage civic pride and community involvement by helping their community.
Internship
The purpose of the internship program is to provide students valuable work experience. As an intern, the student can expect to work on substantive projects that strengthen and develop professional skills, knowledge, and gain valuable work experience.
The goal of the volunteer and intern program is to provide all an opportunity to contribute to the betterment of their community creating a sense of ownership and enhanced community pride and participation.
These are unpaid volunteer and internship opportunities.
No compensation or benefits are received.
Opportunities
Below is a list of departments currently accepting applications for volunteers and/or unpaid interns.
- City Attorney's Office (must be a current law student, or post-bar)
- Development Services - Engineering, Planning, Building, Code Enforcement
- Fire
- CERT (PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY FOR THE FIRE CERT PROGRAM)
- Fire Explorer (PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY FOR THE FIRE EXPLORER PROGRAM)
- Human Resources
- Neighborhood Services
- Community Resource Centers
- Housing
- Parks and Recreation
- Senior Centers
- Senior Centers - Drivers
- Special Events
- Police
- Police Explorers (PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY FOR THE POLICE EXPLORER PROGRAM)
- Senior Volunteer Patrol Program (PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SVPP)
- Public Works
- Water Utilities
Note: There will be no implied contract of acceptance for a potential volunteer's or intern's service upon the receipt of their application.
Benefits of the Program
Volunteers and interns will have the opportunity to:
- Gain and share work experience
- Explore career possibilities
- Develop and share professional skills
- Improve communication and interpersonal skills
- Develop a greater knowledge and understanding of City government and the City
- Receive personal satisfaction by helping people and their community
Submission of a volunteer/Intern application DOES NOT guarantee placement.
Volunteer Requirements
Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age. The City will not accept court ordered volunteer services.
Intern Requirements
All Interns must:
1. Have completed at least two semesters of college education.
1. Have completed at least two semesters of college education.
2. Be current undergraduate or graduate students or have just graduated in the same year of the internship.
Volunteer Application Process
All volunteers must complete an online application. Paper applications will no longer be accepted.
Intern Application Process
Interns must complete an online application and attach a current resume to their application.
In addition, the intern's college or university must have a current signed internship agreement with the City of Oceanside.
If the student does not know or is not sure if the college or university they are attending has a current signed internship agreement with the City, the student should contact the Human Resources Department.
If the college or university does not have an agreement in place with the City, Human Resources will send the student's college or university an agreement for their review.
Interns must complete an online application and attach a current resume to their application.
In addition, the intern's college or university must have a current signed internship agreement with the City of Oceanside.
If the student does not know or is not sure if the college or university they are attending has a current signed internship agreement with the City, the student should contact the Human Resources Department.
If the college or university does not have an agreement in place with the City, Human Resources will send the student's college or university an agreement for their review.
Screening Candidates
All potential volunteers and interns must go through the City's screening process to ensure their potential suitability for the volunteer or intern position.
Each potential volunteer and intern will have an interview with the department in which he or she is considering.
Volunteer and interns' positions will require additional methods of screening such as fingerprinting and background checks.
Volunteers/Interns represent the City of Oceanside and must abide by City policy regarding a drug free and harassment free work environment.