Help with shelter operations during disasters: Disaster SNH: Shelter Member
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - New Hampshire and Vermont Region
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PLACEMENT PURPOSE
Shelter Members act as one of the first responders to large disasters by opening up community centers and schools as emergency shelters. Be on the front lines helping clients after they have been forced to leave their homes following a fire, flood, or other kind of disaster.
OPEN TIME DAYS
Occurs during large disaster events. Shifts are generally 12 hours at the onset of disaster and may be daytime or overnight.
REQUIRED TRAINING* Orientation to the American Red Cross (online)
* Disaster Services Overview｠ (classroom or blended)
* Shelter Fundamentals (online)
* Disaster Assessment Fundamentals (online)
* Client Casework (classroom)
* Shelter Operations
* Shelter Simulation
* Psychological First Aid
* Logistics Overview
* Logistics Simulation
More opportunities with American Red Cross - New Hampshire and Vermont Region
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About American Red Cross - New Hampshire and Vermont Region
Location:
2 Maitland St., Concord, NH 03301, 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
83 Court StreetKeene, NH 03431
DATE POSTED
June 24, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- No term length.