Volunteer from home and make an immediate positive impact on someone's life!!
Make a difference in your community without going through your front door!! Join the American Red Cross and become an integral part of the Disaster Action Team (DAT). DAT Duty Officers (Dispatchers) dispatch responders to local emergencies such as home fires, to ensure the effected individuals get the help that is needed.
Responsibilities:
Helps determine if Red Cross action is required
Uses event triggers such as size, scope and type to direct DAT response
Works with on-scene DAT leadership to support the response and provide technical guidance
Supports and trains new Duty Officers
Dispatches response team(s)
Monitors the response to ensure appropriate resources are made available
Activates Disaster Health Services, Disaster Mental Health, Disaster Spiritual Care and Public Affairs when requested
May be required to monitor activity across multiple DAT responses
Notifies chapter/regional staff of significant events
Attends regularly scheduled team meetings
Qualifications:
Demonstrates leadership and communications skills
Demonstrates a commitment to the mission of the American Red Cross
Ability to remotely monitor and track details of DAT responses
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in complex and stressful situations
Proficient or willing to learn Red Cross systems and working online
Sit/stand for minimum of 2-hour period
Work long periods on the computer
Speak clearly on the phone and in person
Training is provided at no cost.
If interested you can apply by visiting, https://www.redcross.org/volunteer, scrolling down the page and clicking on the blue "Apply Now" words. Be sure to have your photo ID handy (driver's license, passport, state issued photo ID), as you will need to upload a picture of it to your application. Just follow the directions from there to complete the application and background check.
For question please contact Rebecca Dungee, Volunteer Recruitment Specialist at rebecca.dungee@redcross.org.
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
We're in local communities every day, helping people prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies. When emergencies strike, people need help. A fire leaves a family homeless. A heart attack threatens a life. A tornado flattens homes, schools and businesses. A military family needs to be connected. A young child needs a blood transfusion. They need the Red Cross.
How do we empower so many of our neighbors to respond to emergencies? By mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. We can't turn heartbreak into hope without your help!
Community
Disaster Relief
Emergency & Safety
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
181 N Bridge StChillicothe, OH45601
(39.33856,-82.97472)
DATE POSTED
January 20, 2021
SKILLS
Customer Service
Basic Computer Skills
Critical Thinking
Multi-Tasking
Problem Solving
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
Background Check
Must be at least 18
Orientation or Training
Four, 6-hour on call shifts per month - a total of 24 hours a month (this can vary based on need and location)
Must have access to a reliable internet connection, computer and phone
