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Bilingual Assistance Team (BAT)
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 (FALSE) office or
as a mobile volunteer riding along with
Connector volunteers.
A volunteer in FALSE 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 on scene.
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
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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Recruitment:
New volunteers are continuously being accepted.
Please fill out an application.
BAT Application
Hiring Process:
- Open applications
- Qualified applicants are invited to
individual interviews
- Fingerprinting and DMV review
- Training
Training Process:
Each volunteer must undergo general volunteer
training. Additional specialized trainings are
offered periodically.
More Information:
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