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Disaster: Disaster Workforce Management Team Member
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Virginia Region
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PLACEMENT PURPOSE
As part of the disaster workforce team, you will be instrumental in working on the activities that engage volunteers and employees in support of the Disaster Core Processes: Prepare, Respond and Recover. You will help develop the disaster workforce; ensuring that the disaster core processes are carried out by qualified disaster responders. During a response, Disaster Workforce Management Teams (DWMT) support responders by recruiting and assigning them to disaster relief operations (DROs). This includes a diverse workforce based on the scope and nature of the disaster and applies to deploying volunteers out of the area & working within a designated Territory or in a Regional role.
OPEN TIME DAYS
16 hours weekly - flexibility required.｠ During operational response, should expect to work at least 3 consecutive 8-12 shifts.
- Orientation to American Red Cross
- Disaster Cycle Services: An Overview (accessible via EMBARC)
- Job Induction to the DWMT
- Designated Volunteer Connection Training (role specific)
- Staff Planning & Support training is under development & will be required when released
- Deployment Fundamentals (accessible via EMBARC)
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About American Red Cross - Virginia Region
Location:
American Red Cross, 182 Neff Avenue, Harrisonsburg, VA 22801, 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ﾒ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.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1007 Sheffield DriveLynchburg, VA 24502
DATE POSTED
February 20, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- <strong>1 year or Agreed Upon When Assigned</strong>