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American Red Cross Chesapeake Region Disaster Responder: Disaster Responder: Trainee
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region
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PLACEMENT PURPOSE
Assist the American Red Cross in delivering our mission by alleviating human suffering caused by disaster.
OPEN TIME DAYS
- Minimum of 24 hours per month (3 shifts in 8hour blocks, 6 shifts in 4hour blocks, one 24hr block, etc).
- These shifts are \"oncall\" meaning that during any given shift you are scheduled for, you must be ready to respond should you be called to a disaster scene, most of which are home fires. Example: In a given month, you select to be oncall for 3 shifts of 8-hour blocks.｠ You may be called zero times, or you may be called three or more times, depending on the number of fires in the area during your shift. But you have to be ready to respond.｠
- Flexible, as you can choose your own shifts throughout a given month.
Disaster Services: An Overview
Additional training and instruction｠(both online and in-person) provided depending on chosen activity.
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About American Red Cross - National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region
Location:
4700 Mt. Hope Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215, 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 a service 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
Anywhere in the CountyLa Plata, MD 20646
DATE POSTED
July 16, 2018
SKILLS
- Disaster Response
- Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
- People Skills
- Safety & Disaster Education
- Security
- Basic Computer Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 24 hours a month (on-call)
- Once trained, may remain active as long as required training is updated.｠ DAT membership will be eva