Application Form - Mesa Fire and Medical Department-Connectors*

• Connector Volunteer Agreement

Established in 1998, the Mesa Fire and Medical Department Connector Program is a volunteer force of secondary responders that support the functions of the Mesa Fire and Medical Department. By helping take care of the many needs of the community, we allow our first responders to focus on saving lives and property. We strive to go above and beyond for our community and always serve with C.A.R.E (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence).

As a Connector volunteer

1. I will honor my commitment and volunteer 15 hours a month for one full year.
   1. I acknowledge that if I do not communicate with Connector coordinators re: not meeting the volunteer hour requirement, I may be contacted and continued lack of hours could result in termination from the volunteer program.
2. I will remain engaged with the program by doing the following:
   1. Reading about program updates through weekly emails
   2. Signing up for shifts electronically through Better Impact to meet the 15hr requirement by the last Thursday of the current month
      1. example: I will sign up for shifts in July 2022 by June 30^th 2022.
   3. Responding when I receive communication from Connector Coordinators or Team Leads
   4. Checking the Group Me app prior to shift to check for any important messages or updates 
3. I will practice skills necessary for the position and ask for help to ensure I am competent in the Connector program duties.
4. I will follow the guidelines outlined in the handbook and on the Trello board.
5. I will accurately reflect what I have done during my volunteer shift electronically through Image Trend.
6. I will follow the uniform policy.
7. I will call off shifts for emergencies only. If I need to call off a shift, I will notify my peers through Group Me – I realize that if I call off shifts and consistently do not meet the Connector monthly hour requirement, I may be released from the program.