Volunteer - General

THE POSITION

The City of Carson is seeking volunteers for its various departments. Those departments include:

• City Clerk

• City Treasurer

• Economic and Community Development (including Planning and Housing)

• Emergency Services

• Finance (Accounting, Purchasing and/or Business License)

• Information Technology (including GIS)

• Public Safety

• Public Works (Engineering, Landscape & Building Maintenance and Right of Way)

• Human Resources

• Innovation Sustainability and Project Management

The City does not offer any compensation for volunteering (current hourly rate is $0.00).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Duties varies depending on the volunteer assignment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualifications vary by assignment. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. Some assignments may require the possession of an appropriate valid California Driver License, and successfully pass medical screening (ex: TB test).

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Completed volunteer application

• Completed criminal background check prior to the start date.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions vary by assignment and location. In general, the volunteer work environment is limited to the office and the recreational work environments. Volunteer roles often include interacting with the general public, in both indoor and outdoor work environments.

Volunteer Recruitment Process:

Department directors and/or division managers will evaluate incoming volunteer application. If selected, the volunteer will complete the required background check process (Live Scan fingerprints), as well as any additional medical exams, if applicable.

Volunteer assignments are not compensated, and are not eligible for benefits. Volunteering does not guarantee and/or warrant a future offer of employment with the City of Carson.

01

This is a volunteer opportunity. Volunteering with the City of Carson does not constitute and/or guarantee an offer of employment in the future. Please confirm acknowledgment and understanding of the previous statement.

• Yes, I confirm acknowledgement and understanding of the previous statement.

• No

02

Are you 18 years old or older?

• Yes

• No

03

If you selected "No" in question #2, please confirm your age below:

04

Which division do you wish to volunteer for? (Please select all that applies)

• City Manager

• Public Works

• Finance

• City Clerk

• City Treasurer

• Community Development

05

I am willing to volunteer by performing duties related to: (Please select all that applies)

• Assisting the general public with information

• Clerical duties

• Light physical labor

• Replying to inquires from the general public

• Interacting with school aged children

• Assisting seniors

• Youth activities

• Graphic Information Systems

• Research & data collection

• Other

06

If you selected "Other" in Question #5, please provide further information below:

07

Are you available to volunteer on Mondays? (Please select all that applies)

• No, I am not available on Mondays.

• Yes

• I am available 7 a.m.-10 a.m.

• Yes

• I am available 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Yes

• I am available 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

• Yes

• I am available 4 p.m.-6 p.m.

08

Are you available to volunteer on Tuesdays? (Please select all that applies)

• No, I am not available on Tuesdays.

• Yes

• I am available 7 a.m.-10 a.m.

• Yes

• I am available 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Yes

• I am available 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

• Yes

• I am available 4 p.m.-6 p.m.

09

Are you available to volunteer on Wednesdays? (Please select all that applies)

• No, I am not available on Wednesdays.

• Yes

• I am available 7 a.m.-10 a.m.

• Yes

• I am available 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Yes

• I am available 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

• Yes

• I am available 4 p.m.-6 p.m.

10

Are you available to volunteer on Thursdays? (Please select all that applies)

• No, I am not available on Thursdays.

• Yes

• I am available 7 a.m.-10 a.m.

• Yes

• I am available 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Yes

• I am available 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

• Yes

• I am available 4 p.m.- 6 p.m.

11

Are you available to volunteer on Fridays? (Please select all that applies)

• No, I am not available on Fridays.

• Yes

• I am available 7 a.m.-10 a.m.

• Yes

• I am available 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Yes

• I am available 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

• Yes

• I am available 4 p.m.- 6 p.m.

12

Are you available to volunteer on Saturdays? (Please select all that applies)

• No, I am not available on Saturdays.

• Yes

• I am available 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

• Yes

• I am available 12 p.m.-3 p.m.

• Yes

• I am available 3 p.m.-6 p.m.

13

Are you available to volunteer on Sundays? (Please select all that applies)

• No, I am not available on Sundays.

• Yes

• I am available 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

• Yes

• I am available 12 p.m.-3 p.m.

• Yes

• I am available 3 p.m.-6 p.m.

14

Why are you interested in volunteering with the City of Carson?

15

The City of Carson does not offer/provide workers compensation coverage to volunteers. Please confirm and acknowledge the aforementioned statement.

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Agency City of Carson

Address 701 E. Carson Street

Carson, California, 90745

Phone (310) 952-1736

Website http://ci.carson.ca.us