Become a Disaster Action Team member and respond to local disasters and assist those affected in you
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Western PA Region
Please visit the new page to apply.
PLACEMENT PURPOSE
Assist with Red Cross response at the disaster site
OPEN TIME DAYS
No minimum time commitment. ｠Daytime or nighttime on call shifts available weekdays or weekends in increments of 6 hours.
- Disaster Cycle Services: An Overview
- Recovery Services: An Overview
- Casework & Recovery Services Planning Fundamentals
- Direct Client Assistance Fundamentals
- Psychological First Aid
- Shelter Fundamentals
- Serving People with Functional and Access Needs
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) training
- IS100.b Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100
- IS700.a National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- Recommended:
- First Aid/CPR/AED
- Diversity Sensitivity & Awareness
- Collaborating Essentials
- Disaster Frontline Supervisor
- Disaster Frontline Supervisor Simulation
- Public Affairs Essentials
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) training
- IS200.b ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
- IS800.b National Response Framework, An Introduction
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About American Red Cross - Western PA Region
Location:
225 Blvd. of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, 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
2801 Liberty AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
DATE POSTED
April 26, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Once trained, may remain active as long as able to perform the assigned tasks