Resolutions are easy to make and hard to keep. Let us help you keep your Resolution in 2021! Join the Southeastern Pennsylvania Region and share your gift of time! DISASTER CYCLE SERVICES: Disaster Action Team Duty Officer (a.k.a. Dispatcher) - Ensures activation and monitoring of local and regional disaster responses and supporting the on-scene team responders. Responsibilities include leadership, determining what Red Cross action is required when notified by authorities, dispatching responders, providing remote support & expertise, etc.
SERVICE TO THE ARMED FORCES: Hero Care Family Follow Up -- Ensures military families know they are supported during the critical times. Responsibilities include emailing and/or telephoning military families to provide preparedness information and providing additional support. Requires strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work directly with others.
DISASTER CYCLE SERVICES: Disaster Workforce Engagement - Performs readiness activities needed to support the regional disaster workforce. Participation will be assigned according to area of interest: onboarding/placement, deployment, training, recognition & appreciation, leadership development, profile management, etc. Requires ability to implement requests from supervisor with little or no supervision and strong communications skills.
Other at home or work volunteer opportunities include:DISASTER CYCLE SERVICES Information & Planning Support, Mass Care Team Shelter Surveys Reviewer, Disaster Mental Health Team Members, Disaster Spiritual Care Team Members, Disaster Mental Health Services Team Members, Recovery Team Fiscal Reviewers; VOLUNTEER SERVICES Volunteer Engagement Team Members; SERVICE TO THE ARMED FORCES Hero Care Network Team Members, and more. Whatever fits your schedule and availability.
About American Red Cross of Southeastern PA - Headquarters
Location:
2221 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 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
The American Red Cross offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities -- including:
Biomedical/Blood Services as an Screener, Ambassador or Driver
Disaster Cycle Services as a Responder (locally and/or nationally) or Recovery Caseworker
Emergency Preparedness as a Smoke Alarm Installer or Youth Educator
Logistics
Community Outreach
Volunteer Services
Service to the Armed Forces
Administration
Over 90% of what we do is done and led by amazing Red Cross Volunteers! Join our team. Meet new friends. Learn new skills. Help where and when it is needed most. All based on your interests and availability.
Community
Disaster Relief
Veterans & Military Families
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity, with no fixed address.
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DATE POSTED
February 24, 2021
SKILLS
Disaster Response
Basic Computer Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
GOOD FOR
People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least 18
Orientation or Training
Flexible, Volunteering from home, 2 hours a week preferred
