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Disasters Happen, You Can Help: Disaster Sheltering / Feeding Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Wisconsin Region
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
PLACEMENT PURPOSE
Support your community by helping it prepare for, and respond to, large disasters. Volunteers work to establish and maintain partnerships with other organizations in the community (ie shelter sites, meal sources). They also respond to local disasters (ie fire, flood, tornado) when activated by setting up and operating disaster shelters, serving hot meals, snacks & drinks, or distributing supplies to those affected by the disaster. Candidates for this position must have availability to respond at a variety of hours with their own transportation, good written and verbal communication skills, and be comfortable working in stressful situations while handling multiple tasks and assessing incoming information quickly. Candidates must be physically able to lift & carry 25 pounds.
OPEN TIME DAYS
3-6 hours per month for preparedness tasks.
8-12 hour (average) shifts per disaster response.
Number of responses vary per month.
REQUIRED TRAININGOrientation to the American Red Cross Online & Classroom training course list will be provided (approx. 15 hrs of training). One-on-one mentoring and support from current Disaster Sheltering or Feeding volunteers.
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About American Red Cross - Wisconsin Region
Location:
4860 Sheboygan Avenue, Madison, WI 53705, 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 its 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
County-wideRacine County, WI 53405
DATE POSTED
June 30, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of 1 year commitment; Renewable annually.