URGENT Need: Help Us at National Disasters (Hurricane & Wildfires) - Washington County
ORGANIZATION: AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS
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Experts predict the 2020 hurricane and wildfire seasons may be among the most active we will ever face. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the mission of the American Red Cross continues, as it must, because of amazing volunteers and individuals. Please consider joining us in a temporary volunteer position NOW - and get fully trained - before disasters strike. Most disaster deployments call for a 2-3 week commitment and ability to work multiple shifts on consecutive days. Together, we will be ready when the time comes!
Shelter Associate
The Shelter Service Associate is a temporary position assigned to work in person in a Red Cross shelter before, during and/or after a disaster event. Shelter Service Associates complete tasks necessary for shelter operations and provide assistance for disaster clients. Shelter Service Associates support the day-to-day activities within a shelter which may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information, or other areas within a shelter.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Following worker safety procedures for working in a COVID environment
- Embodying the fundamental principles of the American Red Cross in their work with clients, disaster responders and partners
- Providing excellent client service and support the daily maintenance of the shelter operation at the direction of the assigned Shelter Supervisor
- Using the Shift Tool during the disaster event to report availability and schedule shelter shifts
- Completing the required virtual self-paced training (3 hours of training total)
SKILLS
- Ability to build appropriate and effective relationships with co-workers and shelter residents
- Ability to support and correct performance, manage conflict and ask for help early on so that workflow and service delivery does not impact shelter residents or the shelter community
- Demonstrates clear, concise, and effective written and verbal communication
- Lift / carry 20 lbs. multiple times/shift
- Stand and or sit for two-hour periods and walk for two miles during a shift
- Walk on uneven terrain
- Work outdoors in inclement weather, extreme heat and/or humidity and/or extreme cold
- Climb two or more flights of stairs
- Speak clearly on phone and in person
- Work for long periods on computer and/or reading small print and/or writing
- Drive in daytime and at night
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Willing and able to volunteer in person in a COVID -19 disaster shelter before, during and/or after a disaster event
- Availability to sign up for shifts on consecutive days (shifts may be 4, 8 or 12 hours long)
- Willing to complete 3 hours of virtual self-paced training required for position
- Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in English
TRAINING
- Everyone is Welcome
- Shelter Fundamentals
- Shelter Fundamental - Supplemental short videos
- Congregate Sheltering Activities in COVID-19 Environment
- Deployment Fundamentals
**MUST SUBMIT A VOLUNTEER APPLICATION AT WWW.REDCROSS.ORG/VOLUNTEER**
Questions? Contact Amber Carey at amber.carey@redcross.org.
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About AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS
Location:
2600 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53233, 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
Whether helping one displaced family or thousands, providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran, or teaching others how to respond in emergencies, it’s through the efforts of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things.
The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that...
...all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope;
...our communities are ready and prepared for disasters;
...everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products;
...all members of our armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed; and
...in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
123 Amber LaneWest Bend, WI 53095
DATE POSTED
September 16, 2020
SKILLS
- Disaster Cleanup
- Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
- Disaster Response
- Basic Computer Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Multi-Tasking
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Deployment requires a commitment to be away from home. Shift range from 4, 8, and 12 hours.