Volunteers and Interns

Location : City of Oceanside, CA

Job Type : Volunteer

Job Number : 00-25

Department : Human Resources

Opening Date : 07 / 30 / 2024

Introduction

RIDE THE TIDE IN OCEANSIDE

VOLUNTEER AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

THE PROGRAMS

Volunteer

The City's Volunteer program is designed to coordinate and manage citywide volunteer efforts which support existing City services provided 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.

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 of ownership and enhanced community pride and participation.

Examples of Duties

These are unpaid volunteer and internship opportunities.

No compensation or benefits are received.

Opportunities

Various City Departments participate. Some of the departments include :

• City Attorney's Office (must be a current law student)

City Manager's Office

Development Services - Engineering, Planning, Building, Code Enforcement

Fire

CERT

Explorer

LISTOS

Information Technology

Library

Adult Services

Friends

Literacy "READS" Program

Teen Partners

Community Resource Centers

Housing

Police

Explorers

Harbor

Senior Volunteer Patrol Program

Water Utilities

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

Benefits of the Program

Volunteers and interns will have the opportunity to :

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

Submission of a volunteer / Intern application DOES NOT guarantee placement.

Minimum Qualifications

Volunteer Requirements

Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age. The City will not accept court ordered volunteer services.

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.

Working Conditions and Selection Process

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 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 has a current signed internship agreement with the City, the student should contact the Human Resources 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.

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

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

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

Volunteers / Interns represent the City of Oceanside and must abide by City policy regarding a drug free and harassment free work environment.

No Benefits

Please select one of the following options.

Please select the days that you are available.

Please select your availability options.

Please select the duration of time that you are available to volunteer / intern for.

Will your volunteer / intern services include driving a vehicle on behalf of the City?If Yes, you must attach the following copies with your application : DMV Printout, Driver's License, Vehicle Registration and Proof of Insurance, to include Insurance Policy Coverages and Limits.

Please check the area of City Government you would like to volunteer or intern in :

Please list any physical limitations that need to be accommodated to help you volunteer.

Summarize special skills you have acquired from previous employment, or through other activities, including hobbies or sports.

Why are you interested in volunteering?

By submitting this application, I affirm that the facts set forth in it are true and complete. I understand that if I am accepted as a volunteer or as an intern, any false statements, omissions, or other misrepresentations made by me on this application may result in my immediate dismissal. In the event that I am accepted as a volunteer or as an intern for the City of Oceanside, I agree to comply with all its policies, rules and regulations. I fully understand and agree to provide my services to the City of Oceanside as a volunteer or as an intern in a volunteer capacity, and that I will receive no compensation or benefits for services provided. Submitting an application Does Not guarantee placement. If accepted, I will undergo a background check which will include fingerprinting / livescan. I AGREE THAT I UNDERSTAND AND CONSENT TO THE ABOVE STATEMENTIf volunteer is under 18, signature of the parent / guardian is required (applicants must be 14 years of age to volunteer).

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