REMO Comfort Centre Volunteer Application

The Town of Mahone Bay is seeking volunteers to be the frontline staff for the Comfort Centre at the Mahone Bay and District Fire Department at 41 Hawthorn St.

A Comfort Centre is a place where people can go for warming, cooling, electricity, washroom, and other amenities during an emergency situation.

Before completing this volunteer application, please read the Town of Mahone Bay Comfort Centre Operating Procedures at INSERT LINK HERE.

If you have any questions, please contact Eric J. Levy at eric.levy@townofmahonebay.ca

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* 1. Contact Information

Name

Address

Address 2

City/Town

Province

Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. Preferred Contact Method

Phone Call

Text Message

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* 3. Do you have a valid drivers license?

Yes

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* 4. Have you ever been convicted of a crime?

Yes

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* 5. Would you be willing to supply criminal record and vulnerable sector checks if requested?

Yes

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* 6. Have you ever been a volunteer at a comfort centre or comparable facility?

Yes

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* 7. If you have related experience, please describe below.

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* 8. Are you interested in being the Volunteer Manager?

Yes

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* 9. Are you interested in being the Volunteer Manager Alternate?

Yes

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* 10. This volunteer role may require some physical requirements like the ability to lift 10kg or 22lbs, lengthy amounts of time on your feet, bending and reaching. Do you have any concerns about fulfilling these roles?

Yes

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* 11. REMO Comfort Centres are sometimes activated during stressful times. In some instances people may be emotional. Do you have any concerns about working with people who may be having traumatic experiences?

Yes

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* 12. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the Town of Mahone Bay Comfort Centre Standard Operating Procedures and feel confident I can fulfill the roles of a Comfort Centre volunteer, which may include training and development programming, comfort centre activation on short notice, availability to work up to 6 hours.

The Town of Mahone Bay recognizes that during Comfort Centre activation that availability and abilities may change and is respective of individual circumstances at the time.

I have read and feel confident I can fulfill a volunteer role.