Get trained to become a Disaster Assessment Representative so that you can help during a disaster: *
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Cascades Region
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PLACEMENT PURPOSE
The Disaster Assessment activity will provide decision-making information for a disaster relief operation of any size. To support effective service delivery, the Disaster Assessment staff will gather, analyze, interpret and distribute accurate and timely information about the extent of damage, overall impact, weather conditions, and demographics of a disaster-affected community
OPEN TIME DAYS
Occasional on-call service is expected of Disaster Assessment responders.｠ Some specific projects will be available on occasion to gather/mine informaiton and to build capacity in the region and geographic areas
- To be promoted to the Disaster Assessment Worker Level the following classes will need to be taken.
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- Disaster Services: An Overview
- Disaster Assessment Fundamentals
- Recommended: Client Assistance System Trainingall six modules (online)
- Suggested Courses:
- Disaster Assessment Skills (Table Tops, Drills)
- Disaster Action Team Workshop
- Disaster Action Team Forms Workshop
- American Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
- Basic Food Safety
- Shetler Fundamentals
- Logistics: An Overview
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About American Red Cross - Cascades Region
Location:
3131 N. Vancouver Ave, Portland, OR 97227, 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 it's 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 Red Cross workforce is made up of over 90% volunteers, meaning our mission is carried out by community members like yourself.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
925 High StreetKlamath Falls, OR 97601
DATE POSTED
June 15, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- One year