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Disaster Response & Recovery Intern
ORGANIZATION: The American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania
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2 people are interested
Responsibilities:
- Support the recruitment and training of Community Shelter Teams
- Coordinate Shelter Team Engagement Opportunities
- Interview Disaster clients, by phone and in person
- Update and maintain client records and Shelter Team rosters/training log
- Identify and build relationships with potential social service agencies for referrals
- Assist with daily recovery activities
Time Commitment: 12+ hours/week
Qualifications:
- Enthusiastic about American Red Cross programs
- Successfully completed background check
- Enrolled in post-secondary education program
- Coursework towards a degree in Emergency Management, Social Services, Non-Profit Management,or similar major.
- Comfortable with all methods of communication with individuals and groups
- Willingness to learn, flexibility, enthusiasm, eagerness to work with diverse populations
- Ability to operate, or learn, A/V equipment
- Competence in Microsoft Suite
- Transportation and ability to work from the Red Cross office during business hours. Driver's license recommended.
- May include travel to initiate response/recovery process with families or partner organizations. Driver's license recommended.
- The Internship is an unpaid developmental experience where candidates must be enrolled in a degree program at the time of the internship.
Length of Appointment: Semester
Training:
- Orientation to the American Red Cross
- Disaster Cycle Services Overview (on-line)
- Disaster Cycle Services: An Overview
- Shelter Fundamentals (on-line)
- Shelter Simulation (instructor led class)
- Client Casework Training (Total= 8 hours)
- Standard Frist Aid/CPR course- free (6.5 hours)
- On-the-job training
Availability: During business hours, Volunteer in the office
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About The American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania
Location:
2201 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222, 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
2801 Liberty Ave.PittsburghPittsburgh, PA 15222
DATE POSTED
November 9, 2018
SKILLS
- Data Entry
- Disaster Response
- Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
- Disaster Relief Call Center
- Safety & Disaster Education
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 12 hours per week.