Assist people in your local community who have been affected by a disaster.: DCS: Coastal - Northern
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Virginia Region
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PLACEMENT PURPOSE
To serve on a Disaster Action Team as a worker on a DAT response to provide 24-hour immediate support and assistance to individuals and families who have been impacted by a home fire or other local disaster.
OPEN TIME DAYS
Varies contingent upon local need. ｠Shift work typically spans up to 12 hours per shift and volunteers sign up for shifts or serve on a rotating schedule. ｠Completion of｠Disaster Cycle Services: An Overview｠and｠｠DAT Basics｠are required before field training begins.｠
- Recovery Services:An Overview
- Casework and Recovery Planning Fundamentals
- Direct Client Assistance Fundamentals
- Meet the Client: What is a Family?
- Shelter Fundamentals
- Psychological First Aid
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About American Red Cross - Virginia Region
Location:
American Red Cross, 182 Neff Avenue, Harrisonsburg, VA 22801, 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
100 Emancipation DriveHampton, VA 23667
DATE POSTED
June 15, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Once trained may remain active as long as required training is updated and minimum service requireme