What are the responsibilities and job description for the C.T.E (Fire Co-Op) Volunteer Student position at YUMA?
Summary
This posting is for an unpaid volunteer opportunity with the City of Yuma Fire Department.
Are you looking to join a team that values Professionalism, Accountability, Integrity, and Responsiveness? Do you want to be a part of a strong team dedicated to serving our community, building relationships, and creating opportunities? Then this might be the opportunity for you!
We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as a CTE Volunteer Student with the Yuma Fire Department.
Summary
Under direct supervision, performs general work of a routine nature in a vocational or technical work environment, designed to provide practical work experience for the participant.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: --Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to relate/interact positively with others. The successful candidate must:
Work is performed in a standard office environment. May occasionally be required to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects.
Important Dates
9/7/25 at 11:59 p.m. - Student volunteer application due
9/10/25 at 5:00 p.m. - Student volunteer packets due to Fire Administration, 1 City Plaza Yuma AZ 85364
9/22/25 at 6:00 p.m. - Parent Orientation Night at the Public Safety Training Facility, 3575 S. Ave. 4E
9/29/25 at 2:00 p.m. - Student Orientation/Start date at the Public Safety Training Facility, 3575 S. Ave. 4E
Benefits vary depending on position type.
01
By marking "Yes", I understand that my answers to the supplemental questions must be verifiable in the education and/or work experience section of my application.
Are you currently enrolled in and attending High School?
Please select the high school you are attending.
Will you be enrolled in a CTE (Career Technical Education) high school program for the school year 2025-2026?
Please provide the name of the CTE Program Coordinator who referred you to apply for this opportunity.
06
Please list any volunteer work and/or any programs that you have been involved with in school or the community. If you have None, please mark "N/A".
07
I understand that to be eligible to apply for this opportunity, I must be referred by my Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher or Coordinator. My required letter of recommendation and resume has been attached to my application.
I understand that in order to be considered for this position, I must turn in my resume, essay, letter of recommendation, and transcripts with my GPA to Fire Administration located at City Hall, 1 City Plaza Yuma AZ 85364 by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
This is an unpaid volunteer position. Do you agree to these terms?
This posting is for an unpaid volunteer opportunity with the City of Yuma Fire Department.
Are you looking to join a team that values Professionalism, Accountability, Integrity, and Responsiveness? Do you want to be a part of a strong team dedicated to serving our community, building relationships, and creating opportunities? Then this might be the opportunity for you!
We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as a CTE Volunteer Student with the Yuma Fire Department.
Summary
Under direct supervision, performs general work of a routine nature in a vocational or technical work environment, designed to provide practical work experience for the participant.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: --Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assists with routine technical work in the areas of fire operations, equipment maintenance, television and communications operations, inventory control, or basic inspection work.
- Assists with the data input and electronic file maintenance.
- Runs errands, cleans and maintains working area.
- Supports the relationship between the City of Yuma and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values, and the "Yuma Way", and complies with all City policies and procedures.
- Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to relate/interact positively with others. The successful candidate must:
- Be currently enrolled in and attending high school.
- Be actively enrolled in a high school CTE program.
- Be referred by the High School CTE Coordinator.
- Be willing to commit to learning accepted technical and/or vocational procedures, processes, practices, and protocols.
Work is performed in a standard office environment. May occasionally be required to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects.
Important Dates
9/7/25 at 11:59 p.m. - Student volunteer application due
9/10/25 at 5:00 p.m. - Student volunteer packets due to Fire Administration, 1 City Plaza Yuma AZ 85364
- Must include resume, essay, letter of recommendation, and GPA
9/22/25 at 6:00 p.m. - Parent Orientation Night at the Public Safety Training Facility, 3575 S. Ave. 4E
9/29/25 at 2:00 p.m. - Student Orientation/Start date at the Public Safety Training Facility, 3575 S. Ave. 4E
Benefits vary depending on position type.
01
By marking "Yes", I understand that my answers to the supplemental questions must be verifiable in the education and/or work experience section of my application.
- Yes
- No
Are you currently enrolled in and attending High School?
- Yes
- No
Please select the high school you are attending.
- Cibola High School
- Gila Ridge High School
- Kofa High School
- Vista High School
- Yuma High School
- None of the above
Will you be enrolled in a CTE (Career Technical Education) high school program for the school year 2025-2026?
- Yes
- No
Please provide the name of the CTE Program Coordinator who referred you to apply for this opportunity.
06
Please list any volunteer work and/or any programs that you have been involved with in school or the community. If you have None, please mark "N/A".
07
I understand that to be eligible to apply for this opportunity, I must be referred by my Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher or Coordinator. My required letter of recommendation and resume has been attached to my application.
- Yes, my letter and resume are attached.
- No, my letter and resume are not attached.
I understand that in order to be considered for this position, I must turn in my resume, essay, letter of recommendation, and transcripts with my GPA to Fire Administration located at City Hall, 1 City Plaza Yuma AZ 85364 by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
- Yes, I agree to these terms.
- No, I do not agree to these terms.
This is an unpaid volunteer position. Do you agree to these terms?
- Yes, I agree to these terms.
- No, I do not agree to these terms.
- Required Question
