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5 people are interested
Spiritual Care Members needed for our Disaster Spiritual Care Team.
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Southeastern Pennsylvania Region
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5 people are interested
- Responsibilities
- Assist disaster clients to utilize their own spiritual resources, values and faith in the midst of crisis, regardless of one's faith tradition.
- Participate in local responses, such as providing support to a family who has experienced a house fire.
- Be involved in preparedness efforts, such as the Home Fire Campaign or community disaster education.
- Assist the chapter in developing partnerships with local faith-based organizations.
- Facilitate long-term recovery for clients by providing spiritual and emotional support, and connection to local resources.
- Be available for staff who request spiritual care support.
- Time Commitment
- Varies depending on local disaster events; minimum 8-hours per month
- Qualifications
Disaster spiritual care provider from a National VOAD member organization, and/or
Professional OR Board certified chaplain, and/orAn endorsed leader in a local faith community
Successful completion of Pennsylvania ACT 153 clearances.
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About American Red Cross - Southeastern Pennsylvania Region
Location:
2221 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, 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
Philadelphia County (Various Locations)Philadelphia, PA 19103
DATE POSTED
December 11, 2019
SKILLS
- Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum of 8 hours per month
- *Disaster spiritual care provider from a National VOAD member organization, and/or *Professional OR Board certified chaplain, and/or *An endorsed leader in a local faith community