Disaster Volunteer and Preparedness Education - Help your community prevent, prepare for and respond
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross
Please visit the new page to apply.
PLACEMENT PURPOSE
To provide support to disaster services. Volunteers respond to disaster scenes to assist those affected by volunteering on Disaster Action Teams. Volunteers can also choose to be involved in Preparedness Education, Client Casework, Disaster Assessment, Logistics, Mass Care, Staffing and Government Operations. Licensed Health Services and Mental Health volunteers are engaged to support disaster clients.
OPEN TIME DAYS
The time commitment depends on the position.
Volunteers are asked to attend training, regular meetings and commit to shifts and projects throughout the year.
REQUIRED TRAININGTraining is required ｠and provided by the American Red Cross.
A current license is required of Mental Health and Health Services Volunteers.
More opportunities with American Red Cross
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About American Red Cross
Location:
1501 Yanceyville Street, Greensboro, NC 27405, 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ﾒ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
2401 Park RoadCharlotte, NC 28203
DATE POSTED
March 24, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Volunteers should commit for at least a year in a disaster position.