*Assist people displaced from their homes following a disaster : *Shelter Worker - Disaster Services
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Cascades Region
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PLACEMENT PURPOSE
Provide assistance to displaced individuals in temporary Red Cross disaster shelters following a disaster.
OPEN TIME DAYS
Time commitment varies based on sheltering needs and occurences of disasters.⦆
New Volunteer Orientation (online)
Disaster Services Overview (Modules 1 and 2)
Mass Care: An Overview (Online)
Basic Food Safety (third party-online)
Sheltering Fundamentals (online or classroom)
Reccomended additional training:
⦆⦆⦆ American Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
⦆⦆⦆ FEMA IS 100 (Incident Command System)
⦆⦆⦆ Logistics An Overview (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
WHEN
WHERE
1174 Progress DrSte 102Medford, OR 97504
DATE POSTED
March 21, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- 1 year