Volunteer – Senior Services – Pasco County

Title of the Job: Volunteer – Senior Services

Location: Pasco County, FL

Job Description: General DescriptionWelcome to VIP – Volunteer in Pasco!Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer with the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners and giving back to your community! In Pasco County, we strive to provide excellent public services that meet the needs of our citizens and enhance the quality of live for our residents and visitors.You can view the VIP Manual at the below listed website, prior to completing the VIP application:Essential Job FunctionsFeatured Positions:Home Delivery Driver – Distributes meals and materials to client’s homes (reimbursed for mileage), provides a friendly check-in to clients, available at any one of the congregate dining sites. (Age 18+)Administrative – Answers phones and assists callers with information, performs mild clerical duties, available at all Administrative offices, any hours between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.Kitchen Aide – Counts food items when delivered, assists with packing of home delivered meals, serves congregate lunch participants, cleans trays, utensils, and tables, may answer phones, available at any of the congregate dining sites, hours depend on location.Outreach Aide – Schedules and performs outreach in targeted areas, prepares copies and distributes outreach materials, available at any of our dining sites or administrative offices.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAdditional release forms, background check authorizations, and parental consent forms may be required prior to the first day of volunteer activities.Minimum RequirementsSpecial RequirementsMinimum Age – 18 Years Old. Interview/Background Check/Training Required. Please note: If you are interested in becoming a volunteer home delivery driver, you will be asked to provide your Social Security Number when you are contacted by the Elderly Nutrition Division. The minimum age for VIP applicants for this department is based on the position.PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION’S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021Temporary Position – benefits not available. Not eligible for Veterans’ Preference in accordance with FS 295.07.01I acknowledge and understand that I am applying for an unpaid/voluntary position that is subject to availability.

• Yes
• No

02Did you review the age requirements and location of the VIP position?

• Yes
• No

03Are you an adult or a minor?

• Adult: Age 18 and over
• Minor: Younger than 18 years old

04What is your student status?

• Not a student
• Graduate student
• College Student
• High School student
• Middle School student
• Elementary School student

05What is your employment status?

• Employed full time
• Employed part time
• Not currently employed
• Retired

06If applicant is under 18 years, what is the first and last name of Parent or Legal Guardian and what is the relationship to minor child.07Provide the general location – West/East/Central Pasco.08Are you a DSBPC (District School Board of Pasco County) Career Academy student?

• Yes, I am enrolled in a specific DSBPC Career Academy training program
• No, I attend school in Pasco County but I am not enrolled in a specific Career Academy program. Background check authorizations may be required prior to the first day of volunteer activities.
• No, I am a student but do not attend a DSBPC school
• No, I am not a student

09If you do attend a DSBPC academy, which one do you attend?

• Agritechnology
• Automotive Technology
• Building Technology
• Business Management
• Commercial Art and Design
• Communications, New Media and Journalism
• Criminal Justice
• Culinary Arts
• Digital Video Production
• Energy
• Engineering
• Finance
• Gaming, Simulation and Design
• Health
• Health and Emergency Services
• Health and Human Services
• Information Technology
• Medical Arts
• Medical Professions
• New Media and Communications
• Robotics
• Veterinary Assisting

10If you are a DSBPC Career Academy student, which school do you attend?

• Anclote High School
• Fivay High School
• Gulf High School
• Hudson High School
• Land O’ Lakes High School
• J.W. Mitchell High School
• Pasco High School
• Ridgewood High School
• River Ridge High School
• River Ridge Middle School
• Sunlake High School
• Wesley Chapel High School
• Wiregrass Ranch High School
• Zephyrhills High School

11Why do you wish to volunteer/intern for Pasco County Government? Tell us about yourself and your experience.12I agree to the following General Release and Waiver of Liability: The level of the background check is determined by the Volunteer/Intern position. Note: Sexual Offender/Predator background checks are part of the background check process. The applicant or parent/guardian of the applicant may be required to complete a department specific application and release/waiver prior to commencement of Volunteer/Intern placement. Volunteer/Intern positions are subject to availability and department approval and may be terminated by either party at any time.

• Acknowledged

13I agree to the following Acknowledgement of Releases, Waivers and Background Checks: I the above applicant/participant or parent/guardian of above minor application/participant, if accepted to preform Volunteer/Intern service, assume all risk of personal injury and/or property damage from whatever causes arising in conjunction with participation in same. I/We hereby release the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners, the individual members of said Board, the director, agents or other employees of the Board of any liability or contribution to such liability, before, during or after participation and/or transport to and from. I/We further state that the foregoing Release and Waiver of Liability has been carefully read and that I/We understand the contents and have acknowledged the same of my/our own free act.

• Acknowledged

14I agree to the following Affidavit of Skills, Abilities, Knowledge and Competency to be Completed by Adult Applicant or Parent/Guardian of Minor Applicant: I the above applicant/participant or parent/guardian of above minor applicant/participant affirm that I or my minor child/ward have the skills, abilities and knowledge necessary to safely and competently perform the responsibilities and duties of the volunteer position or internship that I or my minor child/ward is applying to.

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