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ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross Idaho and Montana

Duty Officer volunteers play a key role in disaster response and client service delivery. These volunteers answer the initial phone call for temporary assistance and collect basic situational information. Duty Officers assess the situation and deploy the most appropriate resources to support efforts such as casework, sheltering, disaster assessment, and recovery planning.

Location: Virtual- from the comfort of your own home!

Volunteer Responsibilities:

  • Zero-to-Hero training provided! Complete online and with supervisor.
  • Have a computer with reliable internet service and a phone.
  • Be on-call during selected shifts.
  • Provide leadership and guidance during local disasters.
  • Dispatch Disaster Action Team volunteers to initialize a disaster or emergency response.

Benefits of volunteering with the America Red Cross Disaster Cycle Services:

  • Gain experience in: Social Work, Disaster Response, Human Services, Volunteer Coordination, Emergency Management, and Incident Response.
  • On-going training opportunities and professional development
  • Serve your community by assisting those affected by disasters
  • Support your fellow volunteers and Chapter in their mission

Make a difference! Go to www.redcross.org/volunteer to complete an application. Have questions? Email our team at IDMT.Recruiting@redcross.org for more information -or- click on the I want to Help button.

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About American Red Cross Idaho and Montana

Location:

5380 W Franklin Rd, Boise, ID 83705, 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

Community
Crisis Support
Disaster Relief
Community, Crisis Support, Disaster Relief

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

VariousTwin Falls, ID 83301

(42.5656,-114.467)
 

SKILLS

  • Data Entry
  • Disaster Response
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Disaster Relief Call Center
  • Multi-Tasking

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • After Zero-to-Hero training is four to nine 6-hour on-call shifts per month. *Preferred length of commitment (after training) is at least 6 months and a year is greatly appreciated.

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