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Role description Community Volunteer Level One - Referal Generator
Why DFRS needs this role?
This role will help us to ensure the safety of people within their own homes by generating referrals to allow members of the team to complete Home Fire Safety Visits.
Potential time commitment:
For this role we would be looking for a minimum of four hours a week.
Role Duration:
Six months (with the option to continue service).
Responsibilities
- To generate referrals for Home Safety Sessions
- To work alongside us at local events
- Assist with the planning and setting up of displays at events
- To give general fire safety advice
Measures of success
A target number of referrals will be issued to each station ground team or local area
Training and support
Training to fulfil your role will be provided. We are committed to providing opportunities for personal development within your role too
What will the role give you?
- Join a motivational team
- Learn new skills
- Meet new people
- Improve self confidence
- Support your local community
- Enhance your CV.
DFRS Values
We have a clear corporate vision and supporting priorities that provide direction for us to improve.
We can only make Dorset safer if we ensure that everything we do and service we provide is effective, equitable and supports the communities we serve. We believe that the manner in which our people undertake their work is as important as what they do. As an organisation and as people who work in it:
- We value service to the community
- We value diversity
- We value improvement
- We value our people.
We demonstrate these values everyday both in what we do and the way in which our staff behave. Inappropriate behaviour is always challenged.
Person Specification
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Minimum Level Required
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Required
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Desirable
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Computer literacy
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Yes
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Excellent Interpersonal Skills
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Yes
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Team Player
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Yes
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Role description Community Volunteer Level Two - Home Safety Visitor
Why DFRS needs this role?
This role will help us to ensure the safety of people within their own homes by carrying out home visits and providing fire safety advice.
Potential time commitment
For this role we would be looking for a minimum of six hours a week.
Role Duration
Six months (with the option to continue service).
Responsibilities
- To complete home safety sessions as advised by your local Home Safety Advisor
- To work alongside the Home Safety Advisor and Station staff at local events
- To give general fire safety advice.
Measures of success
A target number of referrals will be issued to each station ground team or local area
Training and support
Training to fulfil your role will be provided. We are committed to providing opportunities for personal development within your role too
What will the role give you?
- Join a motivational team
- Learn new skills
- Meet new people
- Improve self confidence
- Support your local community
- Enhance your CV.
DFRS Values
We have a clear corporate vision and supporting priorities that provide direction for us to improve. We can only make Dorset safer if we ensure that everything we do and service we provide is effective, equitable and supports the communities we serve. We believe that the manner in which our people undertake their work is as important as what they do. As an organisation and as people who work in it:
- We value service to the community
- We value diversity
- We value improvement
- We value our people.
We demonstrate these values everyday both in what we do and the way in which our staff behave. Inappropriate behaviour is always challenged.
Person Specification
| Minimum level required | Required | Desirable |
| Computer literacy | Yes | |
| Physically fit | Yes | |
| Excellent interpersonal skills | Yes | |
| Team player | Yes | |
| Completed six months as a level one | Yes |