Volunteer Training Requirements
Thank you for your interest in joining the Central California Animal Disaster Team! We are looking for individuals who can voluntarily deploy within the counties of Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, and Tulare County. Please review these requirements prior to applying to be a volunteer.
Before you can be deployed as a Disaster Responder, there are training requirements that need to be completed. In addition, all documents listed below will need to be submitted. To apply, please click here.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must pass a background check
- Complete online CCADT application.
- Complete waiver forms (Listed below)
- Proof of valid California driver's license
- Tetanus vaccination (within 10 years)
- Ability to handle small and/or large animals
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Must be in good physical and mental health
- Be willing to work shifts within a 24-hour cycle and on weekends.
- Computer knowledge helpful
VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT & WAIVER FORMS (required for all volunteers).
- At-Will Policy
- Anti-Harassment Policy
- Code of Conduct Policy
- Confidentiality Policy
- Medical Insurance Affidavit
- Non-Discrimination Policy
- Image Release
- Liability Waiver Form (Annual)
- Social Media Policy
- Uniform Policy
- Volunteer Handbook Acknowledgement
FEMA ONLINE COURSES - REQUIRED FOR DISASTER RESPONDERS
Before you are able to apply to become a Disaster Responder, you MUST complete these three courses:
- "Introduction to the CCADT" Volunteer Orientation
- FEMA IS - 100.c - Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS). Click here for IS 100.c course
- FEMA - 200.c: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response. Click here for IS 200.c. course
- FEMA IS - 700.b: Introduction to the National Incident Command System (NIMS) Click here for IS-700.b course
After successful completion of each FEMA course, you will be issued a pdf copy of your Certificate of Completion. Please have these two certificates available to upload to complete the application form.
The FEMA online courses are FREE. To access additional online FEMA courses, go to https://training.fema.gov/ and then click on the "Independent Study." Search for the courses.