Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Illinois Region

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Military Entrance Processing Station personnel act as a liaison to determine the best means for the Red Cross to connect with the recruits and families while they are processing at the Military Entrance Processing Station. MEPS volunteers will provide Red Cross preparedness information to the recruits and their families. They will also engage with the recruits to complete family contact cards and ensure cards are processed.


Qualifications:
* Strong interpersonal, communication and listening skills
* Enjoy working directly with others
* Able to work with diverse populations
* Recommended: knowledge/experience with the military
Time commitments:

4 hours per week

Monday-Wednesday from 7:30 am-11:30 am

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About American Red Cross - Illinois Region

Location:

Illinois Region, Illinois Region, Chicago, IL 60612, 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.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Emergency & Safety
Veterans & Military Families
Community, Emergency & Safety, Veterans & Military Families

WHEN

Wed Apr 01, 2020 - Sun Apr 12, 2020

WHERE

8700 W. Bryn Mawr AveChicagoChicago, IL 60631

(41.98273,-87.84338)
 

DATE POSTED

March 17, 2020

SKILLS

  • Data Entry
  • People Skills
  • Project Management
  • Public Speaking
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 4 hours per week. Tuesdays from 7:30m-11:30am
  • Training: • Orientation to the American Red Cross • Introduction to SAF • Military 101 • Introduction to SAF Casework

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