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ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region
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PLACEMENT PURPOSE
To work as part of the Disaster Action Team (DAT) receiving and verifying requests for disaster assistance, deploying DAT members to verified disasters, and serving as liaison for DAT teams in the field and support staff.
OPEN TIME DAYS
- Minimum of 24 hours per month (3 shifts in 8hour blocks, 6 shifts in 4hour blocks, one 24hr block, etc).
- The hours offered to volunteer are generally from 5:00 p.m. through 8:30 a.m. during the week and 24 hours/day on Saturday and Sunday.
- These shifts are \"oncall\" meaning that during any given shift you are scheduled for, you must be ready to remotely deploy teams of volunteers to respond, most of which are home fires.Example: In a given month, you select to be oncall for 3 shifts of 8-hour blocks.｠ You may be called zero times, or you may be called three or more times, depending on the number of fires in the area during your shift. But you have to be ready to respond.｠
- Flexible, as you can choose your own shifts throughout a given month.
- Four brief online courses
- Inperson job orientation
- Shadowing a few shifts
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About American Red Cross - National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region
Location:
4700 Mt. Hope Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215, 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's one displaced family, thousands of disaster victims, or providing care and comfort to a service 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
AnywhereWilmington, DE 19880
DATE POSTED
July 19, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- 1 year, renewable