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ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Cascades Region

PLACEMENT PURPOSE
Answer incoming phone calls and provide referrals, information and assistance to community members in need.

OPEN TIME DAYS

4 or more hours per week - recurring schedules

Business hours Monday - Friday

* Ability to assist at Portland Headquarters during larger disaster operations

REQUIRED TRAINING
  • Region/Chapter Volunteer Orientation
  • Disaster Services an Overview
  • Satisfy Qualifications specified in the Baseline Criteria forDisaster ServicesVolunteers

Recommended:
  • ES Information Desk Orientation (PowerPoint)
  • Disaster Action Team Workshop (Classroom)
  • Client Assistance Cards: Caseworker
  • Psychological First Aid (Classroom)
  • Diversity Sensitivity and Awareness (Online)
  • FEMA IS100b: Introduction to the Incident Command System (Online)
  • Together We Prepare Oregon (Classroom)
  • Standard First Aid / CPR / AED (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

Disaster Relief
Disaster Relief

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

3131 N. Vancouver AvenuePortland, OR 97227

(45.546223,-122.66862)
 

DATE POSTED

July 20, 2017

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum of 1 year.

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