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1 person is interested
Join the Disaster Action Team & respond to local disasters (Columbia County)
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Wisconsin Region
Please visit the new page to apply.
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1 person is interested
Become a Red Cross Volunteer and assist in the mission of alleviating human suffering caused by disasters. The #1 disaster the Red Cross responds to is a house fire. Disaster Response Volunteers (Disaster Action Team) train and respond to local communities immediately after a disaster. They provide emergency disaster assistance and hope to individuals and families affected by the disaster.
Responsibilities:
Respond to local disaster when activated & work on-scene with family immediately following the disaster
When activated, ability to respond immediately, often in personal vehicle
Provide disaster assistance as appropriate and outline in the Response Guidelines
Work professionally with clients, first responders and Red Cross Code of Conduct and Confidentiality policies
Attend regularly scheduled Disaster Cycle Services Volunteer meetings
Qualifications:
Availability to respond at variety of hours with own personal transportation
Ability to respond to phone calls in a timely manner
Strong empathy skills
Able to maintain confidentiality with client information
Open-mindedness and sensitivity to diversity
Enjoy work as a team member
Basic computer & internet skills
Comfortable working in stressful situtations
Able to handle multiple tasks and assess incoming information quickly
Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs
To apply, please visit: www.redcross.org/volunteer
If you have questions, please contact Sarah at sarah.luth@redcross.org or (608) 347-8791
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About American Red Cross - Wisconsin Region
Location:
4860 Sheboygan Avenue, Madison, WI 53705, 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 its 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
WHEN
WHERE
115 W PLEASANT ST.Portage, WI 53901
DATE POSTED
June 25, 2019
SKILLS
- Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
- Safety & Disaster Education
- Disaster Response
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Disasters can happen day & night. A disaster response can take 3-4 hours. Number of responses vary per month based on urban vs. rural geography.