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Field Support - California Highway Patrol
ORGANIZATION: RSVP of San Mateo & Northern Santa Clara Counties
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2 people are interested
The CA Highway Patrol Retired Senior Volunteer Program (CHP-RSVP) is looking for senior citizens who want to serve their community through safety and service programs of crime prevention and education. Volunteers are asked to spend a minimum of four hours a week performing a variety of duties either at our office or in the field patrolling communities as well as other assignments. Field Support Position duties include: Community outreach, radar surveys, traffic control, assisting school crossing guards, and CHP "Ride-A-Longs". School Crossing Guards: assist crossing guards with traffic safety; fill in when possible during regular crossing guard's absence; maintain communications with school officials. Vehicle Fleet: Pick up new patrol cars at the motor pool; deliver run outs to the motor pool, strip wrecked or salvaged patrol cars; install radars; help mechanic whenever requested; inventory items in patrol cars; refill trauma kits.A CHP Retired Senior Volunteer applicant must attend a formal training academy. Public relations, CHP chain of command, rules and regulations, radio procedures, defensive driving, and traffic background screening process. Because RSVP members have access to confidential and sensitive information, all applicants are subject to a background screening process. Location San Mateo County and Santa Clara County, please specify perefred location at time of inquiry.
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About RSVP of San Mateo & Northern Santa Clara Counties
Location:
Mills Peninsula Senior Focus, 1720 El Camino Real, Ste 10, Burlingame, CA 94010, US
Mission Statement
RSVP is a nationwide network of experienced adults who contribute their time and talents to important programs that strengthen their communities. RSVP of San Mateo & Northern Santa Clara Counties is sponsored by Mills-Peninsula Health Services. RSVP is administered by the Corporation for National & Community Service, the federal agency that supports service and volunteering programs to improve lives, strengthen communities and foster civic engagement. We serve all of San Mateo County and the cities of Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Mountain View. Palo Alto, Los Altos and Los Altos Hills in Santa Clara County.
Description
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
RSVP provides opportunities for people 55 and over to make a difference in their community through volunteer service. RSVP volunteers contribute anywhere from a few to over forty hours a week, serving through schools, day care centers, police departments, hospitals and other nonprofit and public organizations to help meet critical community needs. RSVP offers maximum flexibility and choice to its volunteers. RSVP matches the personal interests and skills of older Americans with opportunities to help solve community problems and offers supplemental insurance while on duty, pre-service orientation, and on-the-job training from the agency or organization where volunteers are placed.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Mills Peninsula Senior Focus1720 El Camino Real, Ste 10Burlingame, CA 94010
DATE POSTED
February 18, 2016
SKILLS
- Public Speaking
- Transportation
- Organization
- People Skills
- Community Outreach
- Law Enforcement
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hours a week