Orientation

All potential long-term volunteers must either attend a county orientation conducted by Volunteer Services or complete the online orientation. These orientations are open only to candidates who have been interviewed by a site coordinator and entered into the Volunteer Services Program (VSP) database which assigns the candidate’s ID number.

To serve you and our volunteers better, please call Volunteer Services for an appointment for fingerprinting and orientation at 464-3068. Appointments are available between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays.

The orientation will consist of a review of county legal, safety and administrative policies and procedures that impact volunteers. Information on county organization and activities will also be provided. The volunteer will be fingerprinted for the mandatory background check and an ID photo will be taken. The department pays for the fingerprint and background check.

Volunteers whose positions will involve working with children and the elderly may not volunteer until the background check results have been received. Volunteers in other positions may begin duties as short-term volunteers at the discretion of the department director.

Off Site Orientation Scheduling Requirements:

• A minimum of five candidates must be registered at least seven days in advance.
• Location of orientation is determined by the location of the candidates or located by special request.
• A Placement & Commitment form, signed by the volunteer site coordinator, must be received by Volunteer Services prior to assigning a candidate’s orientation date. All volunteer candidates must be interviewed by the department prior to acceptance into the program.

Please contact Volunteer Services at (727) 464-3068
for more information.