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Logistics Volunteers Needed for Disaster Response: Bluegrass Area (Lexington Area): Logistics Volunt
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Kentucky
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2 people are interested
PLACEMENT PURPOSE
Perform assigned duties related to Logistics roles in Disaster Services
OPEN TIME DAYS
Varies by disaster response.
Facilities (FAC) - Seek potential space for the different types of DRO facilities and set-up and maintain facilities for the DRO.｠ Arrange for utilities, services and furniture and to assign space.｠
Required Training:
- Logistics: An Overview (classroom)
- Facilities Fundamentals (classroom)
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In-Kind Donations (IKD) - Fundraise for in-kind materials and supplies required for DRO.
Required Training:
- Logistics: An Overview (classroom)
- InKind Donation Fundamentals (classroom)
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Warehousing (WHS) - Manage the inventory of materials and supplies required for the DRO.｠ Distribute, transport and/or install, as appropriate, materials and supplies.｠
Required Training:
- Defensive Driving (classroom)
- Logistics: An Overview (classroom)
- Warehouse Fundamentals (classroom)
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Transportation (TRA) - Look after and keep in good condition all appropriate resources, including, but not limited to, rental and national vehicles, wheeled storage and refrigerated units.
Required Training:
- Defensive Driving (classroom)
- Logistics: An Overview (classroom)
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Life Safety & Asset Protection (LSAP) - Identifies and performs operational safety & security tasks on a DRO.｠ Provide an environment that is as safe and secure as reasonably possible.
Required Training:
- Logistics: An Overview (classroom)
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Procurement (PRO) - Procure and/or replenish purchased or in-kind materials and supplies required for a DRO.｠ Researches and conducts resources requirements and places orders for goods and services.｠
Required Training:
- Logistics: An Overview (classroom)
- Procurement Fundamentals (classroom)
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Supply (SUP) - Provides disaster Response activities with a conduit for gathering and disbursing supplies into Disaster Relief Operations (DRO).｠ Communicate specific supply requirements with other groups and activities.
Required Training:
- Logistics: An Overview (classroom)
- Supply Fundamentals (classroom)
More opportunities with American Red Cross - Kentucky
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About American Red Cross - Kentucky
Location:
1450 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511, 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.
The Bluegrass Area Chapter has 4 office locations. Office hours vary, so please call ahead to each location for service.
Lexington Location:
1450 Newtown Pike
Lexington, Kentucky 40511
859-253-1331
Richmond Location:
1405 E. Main Street
Richmond, Kentucky 40475
859-623-1336
Danville Location:
454 S. 3rd Street
Danville, Kentucky 40423
859-236-6538
London Location:
107 W. 5th Street
London, Kentucky 40741
606-878-6333
Somerset Location:
100 N. Main Street Suite 310
Somerset, Kentucky 42501
606-678-4364
The Eastern Kentucky Chapter has 3 office locations. Office hours vary, so please call ahead to each location for service.
Ashland Location:
4201 Blackburn Avenue
Ashland, Kentucky 41101
606-325-1626
Mt. Sterling Location:
126 West Main Street
Mt. Sterling, Kentucky 40353
859-497-6420
Prestonsburg Location:
113 S. Central Avenue #203
Prestonsburg, Kentucky 41653
606-886-8330
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1450 Newtown PikeLexington, KY 40511
DATE POSTED
March 30, 2015
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