Join our Disaster Action Team! Be an essential part of the Red Cross Disaster Response team. Provide emergency assistance directly to people affected by disaster.
-Key Responsibilities-
- Respond to disaster scenes and other emergencies to offer assistance to those affected by the incident.
- Interview and assist individuals and families with their disaster-caused emergency needs.
- Operate shelter/evacuation centers, provide mass feeding and distribute relief supplies.
- Attend training classes on an ongoing basis.
- Need to be technologically proficient. Specifically in the use of smart phone apps and desktop software.
When a disaster happens during your on-call shift, you will receive a call from the Emergency Communications Center (Bridge) to see if you’re available to respond.
-Qualifications-
Must be 18 years of age or older
Willingness to interact with potential clients, often in high-stress situations
Attention to detail
Flexibility to respond to disasters on short notice
- On call
- Self-determined schedule
To get started as a volunteer, please create a profile by visiting: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=95185&h=193&p=1899125
