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Purpose: Train to become a Disaster Action Team (DAT) Member. Once trained you will respond to local disasters, most often house or apartment fires. DAT Trainees will respond to local disasters providing immediate on-scene response to local and large-scale disasters with an experienced DAT Member.
Responsibilities
Disaster Action Teams provide 24-hour emergency response to local disasters, particularly house fires, ensuring that those affected have access to resources for basic necessities such as food, shelter and clothing.
Become familiar with the policies, regulations and procedures for local disaster response and service.
After training is complete: DAT Trainee promptly responds to local disasters when on-call.
Collaborates with DAT Duty Officer on phone.
Accurately and thoroughly complete field paperwork during responses.
Attends regular team meetings and trainings
Time Commitment:
Sign-up for 4 on-call shifts per month. Shifts vary but are typically, 6am-Noon, Noon-6pm, 6pm-Midnight and Midnight-6am.
Qualifications:
Required:
Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and submission of vaccine status and supporting documentation in Volunteer Connection.
Willingness to carry vaccination card to work assignments.
Demonstrated commitment to mission of the American Red Cross
Remains current with all required training.
Able to respond reliably to local disasters when on call.
Able to follow Red Cross DAT and other related standards and procedures.
Reliable access to technology (including smartphone and laptop or computer)
Ability to learn and use Red Cross systems, including RC Care and RC Respond and online interfaces.
Ability to work in challenging and stressful conditions such as poor air quality, uneven ground, adverse weather, etc.
Must have a valid driver's license and/or a timely, reliable way to get to the scene.
Ability to take direction from steady state and operational leadership.
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Ability to:
Stand for two-hour periods
Sit for two-hour periods
Walk on uneven terrain
Walk for two miles during a shift
Work in extreme heat and/or humidity
Work in extreme cold
Spend hours writing
Speak clearly on the phone and in person
Climb two or more flights of stairs
Drive in daytime and at night
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Taelyn at taelyn.phillips@redcross.org or call 605-305-2072.
You can also visit: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=22490&h=210&p=206780
About American Red Cross - Minnesota Dakotas Region
Location:
1201 West River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55454, 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 it's providing care and comfort to one displaced family, thousands of disaster victims, an ill or injured service member or veteran, or support to a military family, 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.
