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Disaster Workforce Engagement Intern
ORGANIZATION: The American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania
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4 people are interested
Responsibilities:
- The American Red Cross of Greater PA seeks an organized, enthusiastic intern to assist with developing the Disaster Cycle Services Workforce Engagement Team by engaging volunteers into activities and leadership roles that will help the region meet its readiness and capacity goals.
- Support the regional disaster program implementation and strategy
- Raise awareness of the Red Cross disaster service opportunities through a variety of creative avenues and communication methods.
- Connect disaster volunteers to training and exercises to ensure readiness for disaster events and to sustain volunteers' interest and participation
- Support the onboarding and training component of engagement
- Monitor volunteer positions, training and promotions
- Assist with recognition and appreciation of volunteers and their service
Time Commitment: 12+ hours/week
Qualifications:
- Successfully completed background check
- Enrolled in post-secondary education program
- Coursework towards a degree in Human Resources, Social Services, Non-Profit Management, orsimilar 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.
The Internship is an unpaid developmental experience where candidates must be enrolled in a degree
program at the time of the internship.
Relationships: Reports to the Disaster Cycle Services Team
Length of Appointment: Semester
Training:
- Orientation to the American Red Cross
- Disaster Cycle Services Overview (on-line)
- Disaster Cycle Services: An Overview
- Volunteer Connection training
- EDGE (Learning Management System) training
- Shelter Fundamentals (on-line)
- Shelter Simulation (instructor led class)
- 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
- Program Management
- Human Resources Training & Development
- Human Resources Diversity
- Career Counseling / Coaching
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 12 hours per week minimum