Volunteers And Interns

Introduction

RIDE THE TIDE IN OCEANSIDE

VOLUNTEER AND INTERNSHIP

OPPORTUNITIES

Examples of Duties

These are volunteer and internship opportunities. No compensation or benefits are received.

THE PROGRAMS

Volunteer

The City's Volunteer program is designed to coordinate and manage citywide volunteer efforts whichsupport existing City servicesprovided 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.

Volunteer Requirements

Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age. All potential volunteers under the age of 18 must have written parental consent and a work permit. The City will not accept court ordered volunteerservices.

Volunteer Application Process

All potential volunteers are to complete a Volunteer Application. You may apply online or complete a hard copy and submit it to the Human Resources Department.

Intern Requirements

All Interns must:

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.

Intern Application Process

Interns must complete an online or hard copy 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 hasa current signed internship agreement with the City, the studentshould contact the HumanResources 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.

Volunteer and intern positions will require additional methods of screening such as fingerprinting and background checks.

Each potential volunteer and intern will have an interview with the department in which he or she is considering.

Hard copies of the Volunteer/Intern application can be downloaded from the City's websiteor may be obtained in person from the Human Resources Department.

Opportunities:

Various City Departments participate. Some of the departments include:

• City Attorney's Office

• City Manager's Office

• Financial Services

• Fire

• LISTOS

• CERT

• Explorer

Human Resources Information Technology Library

• Literacy Program

Neighborhood Services

• Code Enforcement

• Community Resource Centers

• Housing

• Parks and Recreation

• Police

• Harbor

• Police Explorers

• Senior Volunteer Patrol Program

Water Utilities

Benefits of the Program:

Volunteers and interns will be able 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

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 ofownership and enhanced community pride and participation.

Note:There will be no implied contract of acceptance for a potential volunteer's or intern's service upon the receipt of a their application.

Submission of a volunteer/Intern application Does Notguarantee placement.