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21 people are interested
Casework Volunteer (Red Cross International Services)
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross International Services
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21 people are interested
The Restoring Family Links team of The American Red Cross works tirelessly to reconnect familes who have been separated by armed conflict, natural disaster, or migration. We are looking for dedicated volunteers to help work with clients to do this crucial casework. This includes research, answering our helplline, and interacting with displaced persons, refugees, and families.
We are looking for long term volunteers because of the thorough nature of our training process.
This volunteer position will be based out of our downtown DC office.
More opportunities with American Red Cross International Services
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About American Red Cross International Services
Location:
431 18th st NW, Washington, DC 20006, US
Mission Statement
Armed conflict, international disasters and migration leave millions of people around the globe in urgent need of humanitarian assistance every year. As a truly worldwide network, the volunteers of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent are able to help families reconnect.
Description
The American Red Cross helps reconnect loved ones separated internationally when:
- Families have been separated internationally as a result of conflict, disaster, migration or other humanitarian emergency.
- Families have tried normal channels of communication to reconnect.
- The family member making the inquiry is able to provide essential information on the sought person.
- The family member making the inquiry is a relative, who had been in direct contact with the sought person before the crisis occurred.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
431 18th st NWWashington, DC 20006
DATE POSTED
March 13, 2017
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- 16 hours/week during office hours (flexible)