Everyone on the Same Page?: Disaster Operations Liaison
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Wisconsin Region
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PLACEMENT PURPOSE
Disaster Operations Liaison volunteers maintain and develop local relationships with response partner agencies (including government and non-government partners), participate and represent the Red Cross during disaster operations briefings and during local, county, & state disaster table top & full scale exercises involving the Emergency Operations Center or Incident Command, and assist with disseminating information about Red Cross services to local government partners during planning, response, and recovery activities. Candidates must have availability to respond at a variety of hours with own transportation, strong attention to detail and ability to maintain a consistent systems-approach to projects, and knowledge of the American Red Cross mission, disaster services, and activities. Additional skill sets include sensitivity to human diversity and inclusiveness, excellent written and verbal communication skills, being comfortable working in stressful situations, and able to handle multiple tasks and assess incoming information quickly. Knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS) is recommended.
OPEN TIME DAYS
7-10 hours per month.
Number of responses or exercises vary each month.
REQUIRED TRAININGOrientation to the American Red Cross.
Online & Classroom training course list will be provided.｠ List includes both Red Cross and FEMA courses.
One-on-one mentoring and support from current Disaster Operations Liaison Volunteers.
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About American Red Cross - Wisconsin Region
Location:
4860 Sheboygan Avenue, Madison, WI 53705, US
Mission Statement
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Description
Every single day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. Whether its one displaced family, thousands of disaster victims, or providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran or support to a military family member, our vital work is made possible by people like you. It is through the time and care of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
County-wideMarathon County, WI 54403
DATE POSTED
August 26, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of 1 year commitment; Renewable annually.