Disaster Action Team (DAT) Trainee/Member (Fluvanna County)
ORGANIZATION: AMERICAN RED CROSS
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Disaster Action Teams provide 24-hour emergency response to local disasters, particularly house fires, ensuring that those affected have access to resources for basic necessities such as food, shelter and clothing.
This position is responsible for the tasks involved in the Disaster Action Team program including:
1. Supporting the annual goals, Regional Disaster Officer objectives, and regional/chapter plan for Disaster Action Team services through participation in meetings, projects, and local response activities.
2. Completes all required training (FREE) and maintains current training standard as Disaster Action Team program requirements change.
3. Attends regular team meetings and training as required by the region/territory.
4. Completes assigned projects and local response activities according to the needs of the Disaster Action Team program. (Preparing vehicles, response materials, administrative support of the Disaster Action Team program and other tasks assigned by the Disaster Action Team Leader.
Ability to:
Follow and execute requests from supervisor with little or no supervision.
Adapt to change, negotiate compromise and tolerate ambiguity.
Build effective relationships with other who can help with work-related goals.
Benefits:
Give back to others
Learn new skills
Gain leadership experience
Get to know the community
Meet new people
Have fun
Apply at: https://www.redcross.org/volunteer
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About AMERICAN RED CROSS
Location:
2825 Emerywood Parkway, Richmond, VA 23294, 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
The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that...
...all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope;
...our communities are ready and prepared for disasters;
...everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products;
...all members of our armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed; and
...in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
FluvannaPalmyra, VA 22963
DATE POSTED
November 6, 2018
SKILLS
- Disaster Response
- Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Customer Service
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible; On-Call; As needed
- Volunteer Application, Motor Vehicles Record Check, Background check.