Volunteer Administrative Support Member

NOTE: At this time, we are no longer accepting applications from high school students. If you would like to volunteer with AVFRD as a non-member, please click here to sign up to become a Student Volunteer.

General Definition of Work

Do you want to serve your community, make new friends and be a part of our tradition?  Join AVFRD as a member of our administrative support team!

Administrative Service members are the backbone of the AVFRD, providing the non-emergency services that support the daily operations and mission of the department. AVFRD needs individuals to lead and assist in many areas and with many jobs, including:

Building and Equipment Maintenance: Groundskeepers, Maintenance Agreements Coordinator

Community Relations and Education: Neighborhood Liaisons, School Coordinators, Station Tour Guides

Financial and Document Management: Scholarship Manager, Historians, Record Keepers, Bookkeeper, Database Administrator

Fundraising: Grant Writers, Event Planners/Project Managers, Corporate Sponsor Seekers

Publicity and Marketing: Writers, Graphic Designers, Media Relations Liaison, Video and Multimedia Specialists

Recruitment and Membership: Volunteer Coordinators, Recruitment Activities Coordinator, Retention/Appreciation Event Planners, Awards and Recognition Manager, Survey Coordinator

We do most of our non-operational work through a committee structure. Getting involved in a committee is the best way to engage on the support services side, and for our operational members to contribute more of their time and unique talents to the mission of our company.  Our committees include, but are not limited to:

Community Outreach

Operational Support

Recruitment & Retention

Revenue

Special Services

Technology

You can find more information about the membership process and benefits on our website: Administrative Services - Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (ashburnfirerescue.org)

Minimum Position Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age and a high school graduate

Successfully complete the application process to include:

A criminal history record check, including fingerprinting

Driving record check 

Online training courses

Maintain the personal protective equipment (PPE) issued by AVFRD (if applicable)

Complete the annual physical scheduled and paid for by Loudoun County Combined Fire Rescue System (if applicable)

CPR certification is available for all administrative members.