Hurricane Dorian is impacting millions of people in the southeastern United States and the Bahamas. As we watch this natural disaster unfold, the staff here at VolunteerMatch is doing our part to ensure that if you are in an affected community, you are prepared and safe. And if you are looking to help an affected community, you are properly trained or informed about the most effective ways to contribute. From all of us here at VolunteerMatch: please stay safe.
PLACEMENT PURPOSE Opportunities available in Kern, Tulare, and Kings Counties Provide disaster health care by meeting the disaster related health needs of clients and providing support to other volunteers. Participate in preparedness activities. Support local DAT response, shelters and emergency aid stations.
OPEN TIME DAYS flexible hours, opportunity for deployment if interested.
REQUIRED TRAINING Health Services Fundamentals 1&2 Psychological First Aid CPR/AED Casework and Recovery Fundamentals and related videos Disaster Action Team Fundamentals Shelter Fundamentals
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ﾒs 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.
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
5035 Gilmore AveBakersfield, CA93308
(35.38944,-119.05822)
SKILLS
Nursing
Physician
Counseling / Mental Health
Psychology
Spiritual Healing
Veteran Care
GOOD FOR
People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
Driver's License Needed
Background Check
Must be at least 18
Orientation or Training
Flexible schedule, can deploy to other states if interested for 2 week commitment.
