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Become a Disaster Health Team responder and respond to local disasters and assist those affected in
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Western PA Region
Please visit the new page to apply.
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1 person is interested
PLACEMENT PURPOSE
Disaster Health Services Responders provide disaster health care by meeting the disaster related health needs of clients and providing support to other volunteers.
OPEN TIME DAYS
Varies depending on local disaster events; minimum 8-hours per month
- Orientation to the American Red Cross
- Disaster Cycle Services: An Overview
- Health Services Fundamentals 1
- Health Services Fundamentals 2
- Psychological First Aid
- CPR /AED for the Professional Rescuer (AHA accepted)
- Casework and Recovery Planning Fundamentals and related videos
- Disaster Action Team Fundamentals (recommended)
- Shelter Fundamentals (recommended)
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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
610 Kolter DriveIndiana, PA 15701
DATE POSTED
May 1, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Ongoing