Deployment opportunities available to help in a hurricane response.

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Description:

Experts predict above-normal hurricane season; season runs June-November.

Expectations 13-19 named storms, 6-10 hurricanes, and 3-6 major hurricanes. The Shelter Service Associates is a temporary position assigned to work in person in a Red Cross shelter.

SHELTER SERVICE ASSOCIATES - What Is It?

• Work in person at a Red Cross mass care shelter before, during and/or after a disaster
• Support day-to-day activities in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information collection, etc.
• Provide compassionate customer service while observing all safety protocols in a COVID environment
• Must be 18 years or older

Requirements:

• Ability to build effective relationships with co-workers and shelter residents
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Physical ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods, including climbing stairs and can lift/transport supplies up to 20 pounds multiple times per shift
• Completion of volunteer application (including background checks) and self-paced online training

Expectations:

• Immediate availability to leave within 24 hours

• 14-day deployment
• Red Cross covers flights and expense of one checked bag; must be able to carry everything you pack!
• Provided Mission Card (personal charge card) to cover approved expenses

• Deployment arrival: "in process" with Staff Services

• Lodging: No roommates (practicing social distancing) but expect to change rooms often and/or stay at shelter
• Focus on client; be kind, flexible, and proactive; offer and ask for help; take care of yourself and each other

• ALWAYS represent Red Cross professionally

How to get started

• Complete the online application at www.redcross.org/volunteertoday
• Questions? Email: RecruitMOAR@redcross.org