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Shelter Team Member - American Red Cross

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ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Polk

  • 12 people are interested

American Red Cross Disaster Shelters play a vital role in providing safe refuge for individuals & families who must leave their homes without alternative shelter to ride out the storm. Be pro-active and get your training now, as helpers are actively sought year-round. This assignment will activate post-disaster and will cover 8-12 hours shifts.

Volunteers will help in the distribution of food and water, greeting shelter occupants, and addressing the occupants' needs.

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. The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors, and partners, is always there in times of need.

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About Volunteer Polk

Location:

1290 Golfview Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830, US

Mission Statement

To mobilize volunteers and resources to improve the quality of life for people throughout Polk County.

Description

Volunteer Polk partners with community non-profit and faith-based organizations giving you access to more community involvement opportunities in areas of Food Insecurity, Health and Medicine, Homelessness and Housing, Advocacy and Empowerment, Economic Development, Environmental Preservation and Education, Public Safety, Cultural Arts, and more! Check them out below!

CAUSE AREAS

Disaster Relief
Emergency & Safety
Disaster Relief, Emergency & Safety

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

147 Avenue A NorthwestWinter Haven, FL 33881

(28.02326,-81.72745)
 

SKILLS

  • Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
  • First Aid / CPR
  • Safety & Disaster Education
  • Nursing
  • Disaster Response
  • Critical Thinking

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 8-12 hours, daily

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