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1 person is interested
Disaster Services-Shelter Workers-Columbus County
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross Cape Fear Chapter
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1 person is interested
Shelter personnel are responsible for establishing, opening, and maintaining shelter sites. They work with affected populations of the community before, during, and/or after a disaster occurs. They also work in a coordinated response with the other groups of Red Cross volunteers to meet the needs of our clients.
There are shelter locations within the chapter's jurisdiction- which covers Duplin, New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, and Columbus counties. We are looking for individuals that will work within the county they reside or be willing to travel to cover other areas of the territory.
More opportunities with American Red Cross Cape Fear Chapter
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About American Red Cross Cape Fear Chapter
Location:
1102 S. 16th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401, US
Mission Statement
The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
Description
As the largest humanitarian organization in the US, the American Red Cross depends on volunteers to accomplish its mission. The Red Cross is not a government agency; it relies solely on donations of time, money, and blood to support the communities in which it serves. The Cape Fear Chapter, the oldest chapter in NC, supports five counties in the southeastern region of the state: New Hanover, Pender, Brunswick, Duplin and Columbus. Critical volunteer needs exist in the following areas:
Health and Safety Services: Volunteers provide educational instruction and support with classes that prepare students to save lives in emergency situations. Coursework includes CPR, 1st Aid, Lifeguard and Babysitter Training.
Blood Services: Volunteers support the many critical mobile blood drives held in our 5 counties by assisting with blood drive schedules, donor recruitment, and the greeting and hosting of donors at the events.
Disaster Services: When local disasters strike, our volunteers stand ready to help those affected to rebuild their lives. Volunteers are assigned to the scene of local and national disasters such as residential fires, tornadoes, and hurricanes, assisting clients to obtain what they need most, such as temporary shelter, food, clothing, medications and mental health support.
Administrative Services: Volunteers provide administrative support in such areas as staffing, training, accounting and public relations.
Services to the Armed Forces: Volunteers provide assistance with local military events for which the chapter participates.
The Red Cross provides a variety of training and development programs to ensure that our volunteers are prepared to effectively perform their responsibilities with confidence and enthusiasm.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Cape Fear Chapter office- Whiteville704 N. Thompson StWhiteville, NC 28401
DATE POSTED
September 9, 2014
SKILLS
- Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
- Crisis Intervention
- Food & Beverage Services
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- dependent on disaster
- pre-disaster training required