(Applications may also be printed and submitted at any meeting or event)
The Central Aid Agency offers a variety of membership options so that personnel have flexibility when participating with the agency. Once someone is a member, they can choose Duty Assignments which define the specific role(s) they perform within the organization.
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Rated personnel (called Troopers) and Cadets are sworn in by taking the Oath of Service, they are given ranks, and wear uniforms. They are bound by the Code of Conduct and must participate in Personal, Faith, and Leadership Development activities. They are also held to the highest expectations and standards. Because of this, they have the most mobility and opportunities within the agency. Rated personnel have four options for membership based on their availability and level of commitment:
The application process for Active Duty, Reserve, Free Agent, and Cadet Rated personnel is the same for all four, just state on your application which you would like to be assigned to. Assignments can be changed at any time upon request.
Membership applications can be turned in online, via email, or at any Sector Meeting
Confused about what that means? Click here.
(More membership opportunities below)
Membership applications can be turned in online, via email, or at any Sector Meeting
Civilian personnel perform specific, non-operational tasks within the agency to support agency function. They are not required to participate in Personal, Faith, and Leadership Development activities (but are welcome to do so if the wish) and typically do not wear uniforms (beyond simple ID cards or badges). They are held to the lowest expectations and standards, and consequently have the lowest mobility and opportunity within the agency.
Membership applications can be turned in online, via email, or at any Sector Meeting
The Central Aid Agency relies on volunteers who donate their precious time and abilities to making our organization function. We need people who are motivated to serve their communities and make a change in the world.
Joining up is easy and costs only $55. All you have to do is fill out our membership form and pay the $55 apparel fee to cover the cost of initial apparel. Beyond the initial apparel fee, uniforms and equipment are either available for purchase from the agency, or issued to personnel through a cost reimbursement or Points purchase; and remain the property of the Central Aid Agency and must be returned upon leaving C.A.A. service. Personnel may keep any uniforms or equipment they have personally purchased, such as those purchased for any elective Additional Duty Assignments.
New members are sworn in by reciting the Oath of Service at a meeting, and start their service with a three month probationary period. Once they have successfully completed their three month probationary period, they are free to apply for any open Primary Duty Assignment, depending on their specific duty status and whether or not the assignment has any openings. Once they complete any required basic training, they will be assigned to a unit.
Can’t make it to meetings? That’s okay too, through our Free Agent Program people the world over can join as full Rated members of the C.A.A. Even if they don’t live close enough to one of our Sectors to attend meetings and activities. Contact us today for more information.
Can’t join but you still want to support our cause? Then you might want to consider making a financial donation, we are always in need of funds to help support our operations and activities. All donations are tax deductible and greatly appreciated, thank you!
Not sure you want to join but still want to check us out?
That’s okay too! Our Sector Meetings and most Service Projects are open to everyone. You don’t even have to be a member, so check us out any time!
There are many benefits of joining the Central Aid Agency, far too many in fact to list them all here. Below are just a few of the things you can expect as a member of the Central Aid Agency:
The most basic C.A.A. uniform, these 50% cotton 50% polyester uniform T-shirts have ‘CENTRAL AID AGENCY’ printed on the back, and come all ready with loop panels on the chest for your ID tapes and rank badge.
Four ID tapes and a Rank Badge, hook-backed ready to be put on your uniform. All of which is included in your one time apparel fee of $55.
The Central Aid Agency is a known for its skill and competency. This comes from providing quality training to our personnel. Some of the advanced training available to our members includes emergency and disaster response, and even professional certifications like security provider and CPR first aid.
Points are how we track activeness, but they can also be used to “purchase” things within the agency. Some of the things Points cane be used for include rank promotions, uniforms, and equipment. Points are earned automatically whenever personnel sign into an officially authorized activity or event.
If you are looking for a great way to earn community service hours for a school graduation or employment requirement, the C.A.A. is an excellent way to do that. We conduct lots of service projects, community outreach evens, and response activities each year that all qualify for community service credit.
We don’t want to sugar coat it too much, serving in the Central Aid Agency isn’t always fun and games. At times it can be very demanding, both physically and mentally. But getting to see the results of hard work pay off makes it all worth it in the end. Whether it’s helping to pick up trash off the beach, break down and recycle old electronics, or conducting rescue operations during a disaster; we make a real and tangible difference in the world.
