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ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Cascades Region
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PLACEMENT PURPOSE
Provide Health Services support utilizing protocols of the American Red Cross. Disaster Health Services (DHS) Responders provide health services to clients and staff at various assignment settings including shelters, emergency aid stations, respite and service centers.
OPEN TIME DAYS
Occasional on-call service is expected of Health Services responders. Evening and weekend availability desirable during disaster response.
- Region/Chapter Volunteer Orientation (required)
- Disaster Services: An Overview (modules one and two)(required)
- Disaster Health Services Response Workshop
- Client Casework:Providing Emergency Assistance
- Client Assistnace Cards
Recommended within the first year of service: - Basic Food Safety (third partonline)
- Shelter Operations and Shelter Simulations (classroom)
- American Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
- FEMA IS 100 (Incident Command System)
- Logistics Overview and Simulations (Classroom)
- Psychological First Aid (Classroom)
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About American Red Cross - Cascades Region
Location:
3131 N. Vancouver Ave, Portland, OR 97227, 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 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. The Red Cross workforce is made up of over 90% volunteers, meaning our mission is carried out by community members like yourself.
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
3388 Pacific BlvdAlbany, OR 97321
DATE POSTED
November 6, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- 1 year