Imagine the impact you can make by helping people who just lost everything. As a Disaster Action Team volunteer, you can be a source of refuge and support when it’s needed most. From home fires to storms, unexpected emergencies happen every day, but you can help by getting trained as a Red Cross volunteer
Duties:
- Respond as part of an assigned team to a home fire or other local disaster within two hours of notification
- Deliver immediate direct client assistance in accordance with Red Cross standards and procedures
- Assess the need for additional resources or support and communicate that need to leadership
- Use a Red Cross online portal to enter and maintain client information
- Attend regularly scheduled team/DAT meetings and training sessions as required
Time Commitment:
-Participate in at least one DAT Disaster Action Team call a month
Requirements:
- Compassion and patience working with individuals affected by disaster
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and make decisions in a stressful environment
- Ability to work in challenging conditions such as poor air quality, uneven ground, and adverse weather
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Fluency with computer systems and mobile devices
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If you have any questions please contact our Recruitment team at 518-387-9441 or email us at joineny@redcross.org
