Our Mission:
To provide quality bilingual customer service for Mesa Fire
Department employees and the citizens we serve.
Duties/Responsibilities:
BAT volunteers can perform their service in two main functions. BAT
members can serve as a stationary volunteer working in the Fire and
Life Safety Education (FLSE) office or as a mobile volunteer
assisting Connector volunteers
as needed.
A volunteer in FLSE will participate in activities such as: group
presentations for adults and children, assistance at community
events, written and oral translations, interact with other volunteer
programs, and office assistance.
A mobile volunteer will partner with the Connector volunteers riding
along and assisting with verbal translations as needed.
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Possess a valid AZ driver's license with an
acceptable driving record
- Submit a copy of valid motor vehicle insurance
- Consent to a background check including:
fingerprinting and DMV record
- Be available to volunteer for a minimum of six hours
a month
- Be proficient in Spanish and English at the
intermediate level
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Benefits to you:
- Community Involvement
- Career Development
- Networking with MFD personnel
- Ride-alongs with MFD crews
- Training opportunities
- Invitation to annual volunteer recognition dinner
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Education Page
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Recruitment:
Applications are continuously being accepted. Please fill out an
application.
BAT Application
Applications can be:
Acceptance Process:
- Open applications
- Qualified applicants are invited to individual
interviews
- Fingerprinting and DMV review
- Training
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Training Process:
Each volunteer must undergo general volunteer training. Additional
specialized trainings are offered periodically.
More Information:
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