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I. Volunteers: Volunteer Manager

Supervisor: AR Logistics Section Chief

The Animal Response Volunteer Manager is responsible for management of volunteers in the disaster effort. The position will require the ability to interview and screen emergent volunteers at the emergency sheltering compound. The position will also be responsible for establishing tracking procedures to document all volunteer man hours, contact information, and liability releases.

II. Volunteers: Mental Health Coordinator

Supervisor: AR Branch Director

The AR Mental Health Coordinator is responsible for coordination of services to monitor and care for the mental and emotional well-being of Animal Response disaster responders. The MH Coordinator should use current recognized standards of disaster mental health to establish a healthy work environment for all disaster responders, and report daily to the Incident Command staff on status, vulnerabilities, capabilities, and staffing of the mental health oversight for the disaster response. The MH Coordinator should be a certified mental health professional with specific training and experience in disaster situations. The person should also have experience in helping establish a disaster response culture that supports good mental hygiene practices and procedures.