Are you a health care provider?: Health Care Team Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Iowa Region
Please visit the new page to apply.
PLACEMENT PURPOSE
Members of the Health Services function support the Red Cross as local and national disaster responders based on their professional license/certifications, required and recommended Red Cross training and the disaster responders' availability to donate time to the organization. Leadership positions with Health Services are determined by licensure/certifications, specific training deemed necessary for leadership positions and Red Cross disaster response experience.
OPEN TIME DAYS
Variable depending on disaster needs
HS disaster responders are required to complete specific Red Cross training classes to work in the HS function.
(See the Competencies for Health Services Responders for the current list of required classes, attached below.)
Current Red Cross certification in CPR/AED for Rescuers and Health Care Providers is also required. The American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification will be accepted.
The following training is recommended for HS disaster responders to enhance their understanding of Red Cross service delivery to disaster clients.
- Psychological First Aid: Helping Others in Times of Stress
- Shelter Fundamentals
- Serving People with Functional and Access Needs in Shelters
- Client Assistance System: Basic, Create a Client Case, needsand Assistance
- ReadyRN
Any other disaster response training of interest to the disaster responders (Red Cross, FEMA [Federal Emergency Management Agency], VOAD [Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters], etc.)
Leadership positions within the HS function require additional training and field
experience. Check with your local chapter training representative for more
information.
During times of a large-scale event, webinars and on-the-job training during the
DRO may be substituted for the above requirements. Please consult national headquarters HS leadership at 202-303-5555 for these exceptions.
More opportunities with American Red Cross - Iowa Region
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About American Red Cross - Iowa Region
Location:
2116 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312, 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
6300 Rockwell Dr. NECedar Rapids, IA 52402
DATE POSTED
May 11, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
N/A