15. Spontaneous Volunteer Team

15.1. Description

The Spontaneous Volunteer Team is responsible for checking in, filling out all Citizen Volunteer forms, swearing in volunteers as Disaster Service Workers, filling out Red Volunteer T-Card, controlling of volunteers prior to having then receive an assignment.

15.2. Responsibilities

  • Reports to Logistics Lead

  • Keep accurate records of ALL citizens volunteering using forms as provided

  • Keep Volunteer Staging Area clear of vehicles

  • Safety is a major concern, watch for vehicle traffic

15.3. Location of Duties

See ARK Command Post map

15.4. Materials Needed

Obtain Spontaneious Volunteer Team Plastic bag from Logistics Lead

  • Spontaneous Volunteer Vest

  • Volunteer sign in sheet

  • Clipboards

  • Pens/Pencils

  • Notepaper

  • Red Volunteer T-Cards

  • LAHCFD Citizen Volunteer Sign In Forms

  • 211B Volunteer Sign In form

15.5. Immediate Actions

  • Obtain a radio from the Communications Team

  • Put on the Spontaneous Volunteer vest

  • Organize and set up your area

  • Have Citizen Volunteers start filling out LAHCFD Citizen Volunteer Sign In Form

  • Collect completed LAHCFD Citizen Volunteer Sign In Forms, review for accuracy

  • Ensure that Red Volunteer T-Cards are filled out correctly

  • Swear in citizens as DSW

  • Send Volunteers to Check In team where they will be Checked In and sent to the Staging team for an assignment.

15.6. Continuing Actions

  • Anticipate more Citizen Volunteers arriving

  • Make sure you have enough forms

  • Contact Logistics Lead if you need assistance