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1 person is interested
Help With Hurricane Matthew Response
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross -Kansas, Nebraska-SW Iowa Region
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1 person is interested
- The American Red Cross is responding to Hurricane Matthew in five southeastern states
- More than 3,000 Red Cross disaster workers have supported the relief efforts
- more will be needed as the massive response continues over the days and weeks ahead
We Need Your Help
There is still a large need for volunteers to support feeding and sheltering activities in North Carolina.
Deploying to support these activities can happen within hours of you completing the simple online training. Included below are the requirements to become a disaster responder, along with quick links to the available online trainings.
Train to become a hero for your community and across the county. Neighbors helping neighbors to rebound, rebuild, recover.
Deployment Details:
- 18yrs & Older
- Health Status Record (HSR) on file
- Driver’s License including being able to drive day/night & in heavy traffic
- Be Flexible: changes occurs frequently
- Travel by: plane, train, bus, POV, rental or chapter Vehicle
- Live, sleep & work in adverse conditions
- Wear appropriate clothing
- Commit to a two week deployment
- Meals, travel and lodging (maybe a shelter) costs are covered by the Red Cross
The Red Cross will hold a one-day workshop from 8am to 6pm to train prospective disaster volunteers for deployment. The training will include an overview of disaster services, positionspecific training, and deployment basics.
Wednesday, October 26th American Red Cross Office 220 Oakcreek Dr Lincoln, NE.
Thursday, October 27th American Red Cross Office 2912 South 80th Ave Omaha, NE
More opportunities with American Red Cross -Kansas, Nebraska-SW Iowa Region
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About American Red Cross -Kansas, Nebraska-SW Iowa Region
Location:
2912 S. 80th Ave., Omaha, NE 68124, 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
2912 S 80th AveOmaha, NE 68124
DATE POSTED
October 19, 2016
SKILLS
- Disaster Response
- Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
- Food Delivery / Distribution
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 week deployment