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Disaster Operation Coordination Center (DOCC) Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - National Headquarters
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Purpose:
The American Red Cross strives to make the nation safe with preparedness, response, and recovery services that are consistent and integrated regardless of the scale of operation. The Disaster Operation Coordination Center Volunteer serves the mission of the Red Cross by providing support and resources to the disaster workers that are directly providing services to those impacted by disaster. Volunteers make up 90% of our workforce and every contribution supports the strength, strategy, and the safety of the nation.
Key Responsibilities:
Volunteers will be exposed to a variety of enriching and fulfilling experiences and opportunities that impact their community. A DOCC volunteer will help with some or all of the following:
• Docent Tours: Conduct and schedule DOCC tours by receiving tour requests in proper format, escort group from time of arrival to departure, and provide tour of the DOCC, DigiDoc, and the disaster briefing space.
• Project Management: Support a team in current projects using your talents in order to provide efficient service delivery to our stakeholders.
• Administrative tasks: File, review, disseminate, and log electronic correspondence pertaining to active disasters, coordinate meeting and tour calendar for the Coordination Center.
• Dispatch calls from those impacted by a fire or natural disaster: As a dispatcher, you are the first Red Cross point of contact with a client, helping to dispatch a local team that can provide immediate assistance.
Qualifications:
• Great customer service
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Microsoft, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint)
• Detail oriented
• Flexible and adaptable to changing environment and tasks
• Willing to learn, independent worker
Time Commitment:
Recommended time commitment of 5-10 hrs/week, at minimum 3 hours a day. Let us know of your availability, and we will best utilize your talent and time to support our mission.
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About American Red Cross - National Headquarters
Location:
431 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20006, 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.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2025 E Street, NWWashington, DC 20006
DATE POSTED
July 29, 2015
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Disaster Relief Call Center
- Office Reception
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training