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Disasters Happen, You Can Help: Disaster Responder (DAT)

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ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Wisconsin Region

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PLACEMENT PURPOSE
Disaster Responders (Disaster Action Team volunteers) train and respond to local and regional communities immediately after a disaster (ie fire, flood, tornado). They provide emergency disaster assistance & hope to individuals and families affected by the disaster. Candidates for this position must have availability to respond at a variety of hours with their own transportation, strong empathy skills and able to maintain confidentiality with client information, good written and verbal communication skills, and be comfortable working in stressful situations while handling multiple tasks and assessing incoming information quickly. Candidates must be physically able to lift & carry 25 pounds.

OPEN TIME DAYS

3-4 hours (average) per disaster response.

Number of responses vary per month.｠｠

REQUIRED TRAINING

Orientation to the American Red Cross

Online & Classroom training course list will be provided (approx. 15 hrs of training).

Assistance / Observation on a minimum of 2 disaster responses.

One-on-one mentoring and support from current Disaster Responder (DAT) Volunteers.｠ ｠

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About American Red Cross - Wisconsin Region

Location:

4860 Sheboygan Avenue, Madison, WI 53705, 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 its 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

Disaster Relief
Disaster Relief

WHEN

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WHERE

County-wideMonroe County, WI 54660

(43.980774,-90.48799)
 

DATE POSTED

April 13, 2016

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum of 1 year commitment; Renewable annually.｠｠

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