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Be a Part of the Disaster Action Team!: Hawaii: Disaster Action Team Oahu - Delta: Limited Responder
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Pacific Islands Region
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PLACEMENT PURPOSE
To provide a timely response to disaster incidents in the county and to ensure the health services needs of those affected are met.
OPEN TIME DAYS
Alpha, Charlie and Delta teams rotate being on-call.⦆ Teams are on-call for one week out of every three.⦆ During its on-call week, the team is on-duty to respond to disasters that occur 5pm to 5am Monday through Friday nights, and anytime during the weekend.⦆ During the team's on-call week, members must sign up for a minimum of two on-call shifts.⦆ During an on-call shift, the volunteer must be accessible by phone and willing to respond immediately to local disasters if called.⦆ On-call shifts are for a 12 hour period.
Limited Responders for Health Services are only called to the scene if there are health needs created by the disaster.⦆ Often, Limited Responders for Health Services can work with clients via phone and do not need to go directly to the scene of the disaster.
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REQUIRED TRAINING- Orientation to American Red Cross
- Disaster Services: An Overview
- Health Services Response
- Disaster Action Team Orientation - strongly recommended
- Serving Clients with Functional and Access Needs in Shelters strongly recommended
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About American Red Cross - Pacific Islands Region
Location:
4155 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, HI 96816, 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
4155 Diamond Head RoadHonolulu, HI 96816
DATE POSTED
February 20, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Once trained may remain active as long as required training is updated and participation requirement