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When Someone Has Lost Everything, Be There To Pick Up The Pieces - Central Louisiana!
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Louisiana Region
Please visit the new page to apply.
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9 people are interested
On average, the American Red Cross responds to approximately 64,000 disasters a year. Of these, about 50,000 are single and multi-family fires and other localized events to which the Red Cross Disaster Action Teams (DAT) respond. These volunteers respond to the needs of victims of local disasters (mainly house fires) and provide them with compassion and the resources needed to meet their immediate needs (such as shelter, food and clothing). We need you to join our Disaster Action Team in the CENLA area: Avoyelles, Catahoula, Concordia, Grant, LaSalle, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon and Winn Parishes.
Requirements to be a Disaster Action Team Member:
- Willingness to train and learn new skills while assisting clients.
- Commitment to respond to clients needs.
- Flexible schedule based on volunteers availability.
- Pass background and Motor vehicle record check.
- Basic computer skills.
To apply, please go to RedCross.org/Louisiana or e-mail wanda.foust@RedCross.org
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About American Red Cross - Louisiana Region
Location:
4655 Sherwood Commons Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70816, 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
For more than 125 years, the mission of the American Red Cross has been to help individuals and families prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. The Red Cross provides disaster relief assistance to those affected by natural and human-caused disasters. Every day through the American Red Cross, people mobilize to help their neighbors. More than half a million volunteers of the Red Cross, many from communities like yours, help provide these life-changing and often life-saving services.
People affected by disaster need to know that they have a place to stay, food to eat and emotional support as they take the first steps to recovery. Each year, the American Red Cross responds to more than 70,000 disasters nationwide. While the vast majority of these disasters are single-family and apartment home fires, the American Red Cross stands ready to support all affected in their immediate emergency needs.
Just as every disaster is an intensely personal experience, the American Red Cross believes that a commitment to making our homes and communities safe is also personal. Therefore, the American Red Cross works closely with local, state and national partners to help people personalize their risk to natural hazards and make preparedness a personal priority. The goal is to build a "culture of preparedness" that helps communities become safer and more prepared when disasters strike.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
425 Bolton AveAlexandria, LA 71301
DATE POSTED
July 12, 2023
SKILLS
- Data Entry
- Disaster Response
- Problem Solving
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Typical fire response lasts 2-3 hours.