Volunteer Administrative Support Member

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-operations 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 give a little bit 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 16 years of age
• 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.