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ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Cascades Region
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PLACEMENT PURPOSE
The Cascades Region Disaster Action Teams ensure that trained Red Cross responders respond quickly to a local disaster event. Disaster Action Teams provide immediate, identifiable, emergency services to those affected by disaster.
OPEN TIME DAYS
Choose your availability on an availability and rotation schedule.
REQUIRED TRAININGRequired:
• Orientation to the American Red Cross
• Disaster Services: An Overview (Modules one and two)
• Disaster Action Team Fundamentals- if this course is not available yet, take regional/chapter DAT training
• Client Casework & Recovery Planning Fundamentals
• Client Assistance System (CAS 2.0) training
• Recovery Services: An Overview
• Psychological First Aid
• Disaster Assessment Fundamentals- if this course is not available yet, take Disaster Assessment Basics
• Sheltering Fundamentals- if this course is not available yet, take Shelter Operations and Shelter Simulation
• Feeding Fundamentals- if this course is not available yet, take Basic Food Safety
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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
February 15, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- minimum 6 months