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PLACEMENT PURPOSE Become a member of the nationwide cadre of disaster workers trained to provide compassionate, responsive service to those impacted by disasters large and small. Disaster responders assist the Red Cross in delivering mission by alleviating human suffering caused by disasters, locally through participation as a Disaster Action Team member and nationally as a trained Disaster Responder. Through training/development and field experience, responders have an opportunity to serve large scale operations within a Region, Division or across the country.
OPEN TIME DAYS
Local response commitment is based on availability and rotating on-call schedule; national response commitment requires deployments of 14 consecutive days- when activated through national response network.｠
REQUIRED TRAINING
Disaster Cycle Services: An Overview
Diversity Sensitivity and Awareness
Disaster Action Team Induction
Casework Curriculum or Operational Curriculum (GAP)
Other appropriate training/development as needed for position
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.
Community
Disaster Relief
Emergency & Safety
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
408 9th Street SWCanton, OH44707
(40.79155,-81.38022)
DATE POSTED
October 6, 2020
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
Once trained may remain active as long as required training is updated and engagement criteria met.
