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Flexible Schedule
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Oak Ridge, TN 37830
As a Legal Officer in CAP, you to serve your country in a way that leverages your skills and experience. Civil Air Patrol can be an attractive outlet for service by lawyers because there are opportunities for lawyers to do legal work that connects to their training and particular skills. While Legal Officer remain local to their residence they are tasked to aid Civil Air Patrol across all of Tennessee. Thus, given you opportunities to help a greater number of people. Volunteering your time with Civil Air Patrol means that you practice law for a distiguished and impactful organization. Civil Air Patrol has the advantage of being able to draw direct lines between the legal work done in the organization and the missions that our members perform for the people of the United States. Qualifications: Applicants must have a J.D. from an ABA accredited or Tennessee-approved law school. Applicants must demonstrate proof they have passed the Tenessee bar examination and legitimately practice law in the State of Tennessee. Must be 21 years of age or older. Ability to pass an FBI background check. Willing to join Civil Air Patrol as a member and pay of the required fees. Willingnes to the occasional wear of a corporate uniform. Duties : Advises on legal implications of CAP programs and activities (subject to the constraints imposed by local law on the authorized practice of law) to include: Interpretation of laws and regulations. Contracts and agreements. Insurance. Real Estate. Taxation. Investigation. Corporate records and organizations. Relations with local agencies. Render legal advice and opinions regarding CAP activities as requested. Assist the unit safety officer in conducting investigations. Advise the unit commander and complaint resolution officer on processing complaints in accordance with CAPR 20-2, Complaint Resolution. Advise commanders on initiation of termination actions and serve as CAP representative at termination appeals hearings as appropriate. Serve on unit membership board as directed by the unit commander. Monitoring compliance with the CAP Constitution and Bylaws and CAP directives. Provide counsel to subordinate units without an assigned legal officer. Provide counsel to the CAP Inspector General or any wing or region inspector general as directed by the commander to whom he or she reports, with the approval of his or her managing legal officer (if any). Promoting the availability and utilization of legal services to CAP’s decision makers. Educating members and leaders about the law and related matters as consistent with CAP’s corporate missions, goals and objectives. Many of CAP's member are veterans or active duty, however this is not a requirement. Civil Air Patrol is an all volunteer civilan organization with a diverse membership from many backgrounds. All members share a desire to serve their community and to continuouesly learn and train. Civil Air Patrol can offer training for those that want to learn and hone new career skills. Membership application fees apply. Civil Air P atrol was first founded in December of 1941 as a civilian air force to patrol the US Coasts for German U-boats. After the war, the United States Congress chartered CAP as a non-profit and reorganized it as the official auxiliary of the US Air Force with the following missions: Assisting the DAF (Dept. of the Air Force) in fulfilling its non-combat programs and missions. Providing assistance requested by federal, state or local governmental agencies to perform disaster relief missions and activities, other emergency and non-emergency public purpose missions and activities. Encouraging and aiding United States citizens in contributing to the development of aviation and sustainment of air supremacy; and to encourage and develop by example the voluntary contribution of private citizens to the public welfare. Providing aviation education and training. Encouraging and fostering civil aviation in local communities. Providing an organization of private citizens with adequate facilities to assist in meeting local and national emergencies. Civil Air Patrol is America’s premier public service organization for carrying out emergency services and disaster relief missions nationwide. As the auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, CAP’s vigilant citizen volunteers are there to search for and find the lost, provide comfort in times of disaster, and work to keep the homeland safe. Its 56,000 members selflessly devote their time, energy, and expertise toward the well-being of their communities, while also promoting aviation and related fields through aerospace education and helping shape future leaders through CAP’s cadet program. "Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures."
Date Posted: 2024-06-19
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Flexible Schedule
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Oak Ridge, TN 37830
The Civil Air Patrol Oak Ridge Composite Squadron is seeking a volunteer to serve the Oak Ridge community as our Recruiting Officer. Oak Ridge Composite serves the local community through three main missions; Cadet Programs, Aerospace Education, and Emergency Services. Because Civil Air Patrol is an all-volunteer and non-profit organization we rely heavily on the volunteer spirit of our members. We need an outgoing and proactive volunteer to create a solid recruiting campaign for membership and our Cadet Program. A successful Recruiting Officer : Formulates plans and establishes policies, procedures, and programs, designed to assist CAP in attracting new members and retaining current members at the unit level. Plan and conduct periodic membership drives and open houses to attract new members and to stimulate interest in current inactive members. Serve as the content provider for unit web site content pertaining to joining Civil Air Patrol and any other new member information, as well as the unit’s point of contact for recruiting matters and new member inquiries. Make presentations to outside groups, both youth and adult, to attract new members. Stage display booths and provide recruiting coverage at local high schools, shopping centers, air shows, and other public events. Follow up with members periodically during their membership year, and especially 60/90 days before renewal. Initiate direct, personal contact with individuals expressing an interest in CAP by telephone, internet inquiry, etc. and follow up to ensure that all interested persons are fully informed on the CAP program and local unit activities. Informally survey members who chose to not renew for reasons and to identify membership issues. Maintain a close watch on membership and participation trends to identify "at-risk" members before they reach the end of their membership year. Advise their respective commander on guidance from higher headquarters and statistics and trends related to recruiting and retention. Prior experience as a recruiter is welcome, but not required. Civil Air Patrol can offer training for those that want to learn and hone new career skills. Applicants must be 21 years of age or older. Wear of a uniform is occasionally required. Membership application fees apply. Civil Air P atrol was first founded in December of 1941 as a civilian air force to patrol the US Coasts for German U-boats. After the war, the United States Congress chartered CAP as a non-profit and reorganized it as the official auxiliary of the US Air Force with the following missions: Assisting the DAF (Dept. of the Air Force) in fulfilling its non-combat programs and missions. Providing assistance requested by federal, state or local governmental agencies to perform disaster relief missions and activities, other emergency and non-emergency public purpose missions and activities. Encouraging and aiding United States citizens in contributing to the development of aviation and sustainment of air supremacy; and to encourage and develop by example the voluntary contribution of private citizens to the public welfare. Providing aviation education and training. Encouraging and fostering civil aviation in local communities. Providing an organization of private citizens with adequate facilities to assist in meeting local and national emergencies. Civil Air Patrol is America’s premier public service organization for carrying out emergency services and disaster relief missions nationwide. As the auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, CAP’s vigilant citizen volunteers are there to search for and find the lost, provide comfort in times of disaster, and work to keep the homeland safe. Its 56,000 members selflessly devote their time, energy, and expertise toward the well-being of their communities, while also promoting aviation and related fields through aerospace education and helping shape future leaders through CAP’s cadet program. "Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures."
Date Posted: 2024-07-17
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Flexible Schedule
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Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Civil Air Patrol Oak Ridge Composite Squadron is seeking a volunteer to serve the Oak Ridge community as our new Aerospace Education Officer. Civil Air Patrol is the only entity nationally chartered by the US Congress to teach the science and history of aviation and aerospace. This makes the Aerospace Education Officer one of the most important and public duties of our chapter. A successful Aerospace Education Officer will: Plan an annual syllabus and budget for of aerospace education; Conduct at least 45 minutes of lecture twice per month on topics in space, cyberspace, and aviation; Share National, Regional, and State level Civil Air Patrol aerospace news and events at the local level; Recruit STEM teachers in Anderson and Roane County as aerospace mentors; Promote Civil Air Patrol’s extensive educational resources with local STEM educators; Plan and conduct model rocketry programs, high-altitude balloon experiments, CyberPatriot competitions, and more as available; Serve as a point of contact and liaison between local educators and Civil Air Patrol; Coordinate with Wing-level administrators and CAP pilots to provide cadets with orientation flights on CAP aircraft; Promote Teacher Orientation Program (TOP) Flights; Plan and execute outreach days to provide K through 12 students in our community with hands-on workshops in aviation, coding, electronics, mechanics, drones, and more; Serve the cadet students in the chapter as an aerospace mentor; Submit nomination for awards in aerospace knowledge; Use Civil Air Patrol’s extensive professional education and training programs to master skills as a science and history communicator; Become an advocate for aviation and space. Experience in aviation or as an educator is valued but not required. The volunteer is expected to donate two hours of time once per month for regular lectures and addtional time as needed as a coordinator for educators. Applicants must be 21 years of age or older. Wear of a military-style uniform is occasionally required. Membership application fees apply. Civil Air P atrol was first founded in December of 1941 as a civilian air force to patrol the US Coasts for German U-boats. After the war, the United States Congress chartered CAP as a non-profit and reorganized it as the official auxiliary of the US Air Force with the following missions: Assisting the DAF (Dept. of the Air Force) in fulfilling its non-combat programs and missions. Providing assistance requested by federal, state or local governmental agencies to perform disaster relief missions and activities, other emergency and non-emergency public purpose missions and activities. Encouraging and aiding United States citizens in contributing to the development of aviation and sustainment of air supremacy; and to encourage and develop by example the voluntary contribution of private citizens to the public welfare. Providing aviation education and training. Encouraging and fostering civil aviation in local communities. Providing an organization of private citizens with adequate facilities to assist in meeting local and national emergencies. Civil Air Patrol is America’s premier public service organization for carrying out emergency services and disaster relief missions nationwide. As the auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, CAP’s vigilant citizen volunteers are there to search for and find the lost, provide comfort in times of disaster, and work to keep the homeland safe. Its 56,000 members selflessly devote their time, energy, and expertise toward the well-being of their communities, while also promoting aviation and related fields through aerospace education and helping shape future leaders through CAP’s cadet program. "Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures."
Date Posted: 2024-07-16