As the world leader in volunteerism we feel a responsibility to unite our broader community, and to use this moment to become stronger.
See below to participate in our Impact Sector survey, access our COVID-19 Resource Hub, and explore our growing directory of COVID-19-specific and virtual volunteering opportunities.
What is a Disaster Health Services volunteer? We are currently in need of volunteers with a MEDICAL LICENSE able to respond to sheltering needs due to the current hurricane/wildfire season during COVID-19 and following COVID-19 safety guidelines.
Responsibilities:
Provide hands on care for shelter clients to include but not limited to assistance with activities of daily living, wound care, incontinence care, assistance with functional needs.
Provide health education, health assessments and determination if a higher level of care is needed. Assist clients to replace medications, durable medical equipment or consumable medical supplies.
Advocate for client needs with Disaster Health Services supervisor.
Support maternal and child needs as necessary.
Complete required virtual self-paced training required for the position
Requirements: A current, unencumbered license in at least one of the following professions: Registered Nurse (RN) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)* Paramedic* Medical Doctor (MD) Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) Physician Assistant (PA) Nurse Practitioner (NP) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
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 multiple (shifts may be 8 or 12 hours long) (Riverside and San Bernardino counties have OPEN shelters needing volunteers)
Volunteers must be able to travel to San Bernardino (ACTIVE WILDFIRES)
Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in English
Time Commitment:
Availability to sign up for shifts of your choice (shifts are 8 -12 hours long)
Willing to complete 4 hours of virtual self-paced training within 48 hours
Volunteers must be able to travel to San Bernardino (ACTIVE WILDFIRES)
Training: We provide all the training!
"WE ARE LOOKING FOR LOCAL HEROES TO POSITIVELY IMPACT YOUR COMMUNITY"
Sign-up to volunteer today ! Please email questions to Juana Zapata, the Sr. Volunteer Recruiter Specialist, at Juana.Zapata@redcross.org or (951) 205-6689.
About American Red Cross - San Bernardino County Chapter
Location:
10600 N Trademark, Suite 406, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730, 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'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. People like you, serving as Blood Services Ambassadors helping to improve a blood donor's experience or serving as a Blood Driver, transporting lifesaving blood and blood product make a difference every day. It is through the time and care of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things.
Community
Disaster Relief
Health & Medicine
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
10600 Trademark Pkwy N Ste. 406Rancho Cucamonga, CA91730
(34.08113,-117.57308)
DATE POSTED
September 24, 2020
SKILLS
Nursing
EMT
Healthcare
Community Outreach
Cross-cultural Communication
Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
People 55+
Group
REQUIREMENTS
Driver's License Needed
Background Check
Must be at least 18
Orientation or Training
-Availability to sign up for shifts of your choice (shifts are 8 -12 hours long)
-Volunteers must be able to travel to San Bernardino and Riverside County (ACTIVE WILDFIRES)
*Must complete 4 hours of virtual self-paced training within 48 hours
