Chaplain -- Civil Air Patrol: United States Air Force Auxiliary

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The Vermont Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is looking for Chaplain Officers and Assistant Chaplain Officers to become part of our volunteer , non-profit organization, chartered by Congress as the United States Air Force Auxiliary.

Do you have a desire to volunteer and serve your community a few days a month? Do you have an interest in becoming part of a Search & Rescue organization that saves numerous lives every year throughout the United States? As a volunteer with CAP you can participate in Search and Rescue (SAR) missions; Search and Rescue Exercises (SAREX’s); and disaster relief efforts as part of the Auxiliary to the United States Air Force. Our organization also coordinates and works with other disaster relief and governmental organizations such as the Department of Homeland Security, DoD, FEMA and Vermont Emergency Management.

Chaplain Officers and Assistant Chaplain Officers perform the following duties:

• The chaplain is a member of the commander’s staff at all echelons of command, and as such is the advisor to the commander and his/her staff on matters of religion, morals, and the well-being of personnel under his/her command.
• This program includes, but is not limited to:
• Providing pastoral care of senior and cadet members, including counseling, visitation, encouragement, and other special assistance as the chaplain may be able to provide.
• Performing professional functions as necessary, for example, religious services, liturgies, pastoral counseling, etc.
• Conducting character development programs.
• Participating as chaplains in cadet summer encampments and other cadet activities.
• Participating in Emergency Services missions and exercises by providing a chaplain presence and resource for members participating in the mission/exercise and those on the scene who may be in distress.
• Participating in ecclesiastical public relations activities

If you’re up for the task, CAP offers non-military citizens stimulating training opportunities few people outside of the military can experience. Our volunteer members continuously train to acquire the life-saving and Emergency Services skills necessary to assist Federal and State humanitarian agencies, Emergency Management agencies for when disasters strike, and to participate in search and rescue missions.

The following local squadrons are in need of Chaplain Officers and Assistant Chaplain Officers and are constantly training and preparing their members for the skills necessary to provide Emergency Services to the public in a time of need. Contact us at opportunities@vtwg.cap.gov and note the squadron location closest to you.

• Burlington, VT - The Burlington Senior Squadron: This Squadron generally meets the first Wednesday of each month from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at 355 Valley Road, South Burlington, VT 05403. The meeting is at our headquarters on Valley Road on the second floor of the hangar also used by the Vermont Flight Academy. Our door is the left-hand entrance. It is kept locked; you must ring the bell or call the number on the door. (Someone will come down and let you in.)
• Berlin, VT - The Capital Composite Squadron: This Squadron generally meets every Tuesday from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the CAP hangar at the Knapp State Airport in Barre, 2081 Airport Road, Berlin, VT.
• Rutland, VT - The Rutland Composite Squadron: This Squadron generally meets every Thursday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Rutland Airport, 1002 Airport Road, CAP Emergency Operations Center, North Clarendon, VT.
• Bennington, VT - The Southern Vermont Senior Squadron: This Squadron generally meets every Tuesday at 5:15 pm at the Bennington Airport, 1563 Walloomsac Road, Bennington, VT.
• Springfield, VT - The Catamount Composite Squadron: This Squadron generally meets every Sunday 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the Springfield airport, 13 Airport Road, North Springfield, VT.

While the central purpose of this ad is to find Chaplain Officers and Assistant Chaplain Officers, the focus of our efforts are in the training and preparation of Aircrew and Ground Team Members for the Vermont Wing. As such, there are numerous roles available to non-flying members, such as radio communications, logistics, planning, and mission staff participation.

We invite and welcome you to be a guest at one of our regular squadron meetings. One of our members will give you a tour of the facility before or after the meeting. You will also have a chance to meet some of our members who will discuss the organization and provide you with valuable information, as well as answer any questions you might have about CAP.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills, people and communication skills.
• Aged 18 or older.
• Must be an ordained, ecclesiastically endorsed clergyperson who possesses the qualifications set forth in CAPR 265-1, The Civil Air Patrol Chaplain Corps, and who is appointed by the National Commander. Interested persons not qualifying as Chaplains, may qualify as Character Development Instructors.
• Willingness to become a member of the Civil Air Patrol.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Enthusiasm for community service.

Veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to join.

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