The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Volunteer Force enables current federal civilian employees to help respond to humanitarian and national security events through reimbursable detail opportunities. Detailed volunteers will deploy and serve in non-law enforcement, humanitarian capacities for minimum 45-60-days to support Volunteer Force missions. Travel, lodging, and per diem will be provided by the receiving agency. The detail is not a promotion opportunity.
On-the-job training will be provided.
Volunteer Force (all grade levels will be considered). Duties are dependent on mission requirements. Responsibilities may include: Humanitarian care of migrants: Migrant Personal Property Management: tagging, bagging, sealing, storing, and retrieval. Meal Prep: distributing food and water. Supply Distribution: handing out clothes, blankets, personal care items, etc. Supply and Prescription Medicine Runs: picking up pre-purchased items, such as food, from local stores and medical prescriptions from local pharmacies. Basic Housekeeping (as needed): picking up trash, sweeping, and cleaning refrigerators. Assist in Control Room: monitoring and operating access doors, answering phones. Administrative support: Data Entry: enter and maintain data elements into relevant information systems. Managing workflow for biometrics photo capture and informational flyer distribution to migrants. Scanning, printing, tracking, mailing, and filing documents. Warehouse operations: receiving stock, organizing, sorting, and labeling supply items; packing, relocating, and distributing supplies to station/site. Please see the information below on how to apply to the Volunteer Force.