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Your Neighbors Need You! - Red Cross Disaster Shelter Work
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross, Gold Country Region
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
First and foremost, we care about you and your safety. The American Red Cross continues to deliver critical services to your community during this health crisis, but we need people like you to join. We have a critical need for volunteers in the following areas:
Disaster Shelter Teams
Volunteers are needed to support the day-to-day activities within a disaster evacuation shelter which may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information, or other areas within a shelter. Free online training will be provided. If the need arises, volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum five consecutive days working shifts up to 12 hours each. For those able to travel outside of their local area, a commitment of at least 14 consecutive days, working 8- or 12-hour shifts is required.
Disaster Health Services Teams
Are you a licensed healthcare professional? If so, we also have a high need for health care workers to provide assistance and healthcare to shelter residents as needed. Free online training will be provided. If the need arises, volunteers are asked to commit to multiple local shifts of 4, 8 or 12 hours each. For those able to travel outside of their local area, a commitment of at least 14 consecutive days, working 8- or 12-hour shifts is required. Licensed Required: RN, LPN, LVN, EMT, Paramedic, MD, DO, PA, NP, APRN.
If you have supervisory experience, we are also looking for individuals to fill leadership roles called "shelter supervisor" and "Health Services Supervisor".
Safety First
We care about your health and well-being, and if you are interested in volunteering for any in-person essential services, please review the CDC guidance for people who are at higher risk for severe illness, consult your health care provider and follow local guidance.
If you can help in any of these positions during the wildfire season or you would like more information, please contact Sheri Bethoney at 916-261-0351 or Sherilyn.Bethoney@RedCross.org. Further, if you are interested in attending a virtual presentation on other volunteer opportunities, I invite you to attend one of our upcoming Virtual Open Houses. You can RSVP at www.tinyurl.com/GoldCountryOpenHouse.
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About American Red Cross, Gold Country Region
Location:
1565 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815, 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
Each day, thousands of people - people just like you - provide compassionate care to those in need. Our network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world.
We roll up our sleeves and donate time, money and blood. We learn or teach life-saving skills so our communities can be better prepared when the need arises. We do this every day because the Red Cross is needed - every day.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Placer countyGold Run, CA 95717
DATE POSTED
August 22, 2020
SKILLS
- Mental Health
- Nursing
- EMT
- Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
- Disaster Response
- Healthcare
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Must be available for at least one deployment within the region for a minimum of five consecutive days, working up to 12-hour shifts, in a disaster evacuation shelter before the end of the year.
- Must complete 3 hours, or more, of training within 14 calendar days.