When Your Neighbor Is In Need, Volunteer to Answer the Call

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Imagine being awaken by smoke alarms in the middle of the night. You rush to get your family out to safety now that your home is engulfed in flames. You’re now standing outside of your house in your pajamas in the middle of the night with nowhere to go. Who do you call? The American Red Cross!

What is it?

The Disaster Duty Officer is the first person to be contacted after a disaster (typically a house fire) has happened. Their role is to verify the disaster has happened and then coordinating other volunteers who will then call the family affected.

Requirements

• 18 years or older
• Training provided both online courses and virtual hands on with experienced volunteers​​​​​​​
• Virtual opportunity - volunteer from home. Computer with internet and a phone needed
• Online application (see below for instructions)

What Our Volunteers Are Saying

• "Being able to help someone in one of their greatest times of need is a feeling like no other" ~Charlie V.
• "I may not have money to give, but I have time." ~Taylor W.
• "It’s a great feeling being part of the important process needed to help someone affected by a house fire, who literally, may only have the clothes on their back." ~Julie M.

How to get started

• Complete the online application at www.redcross.org/volunteer
• Volunteers applying for in-person assignments require vaccination verification. Instructions to provide information and supporting documentation of vaccination will be provided once you submit your application.
• Or for any questions or to schedule a personal volunteer consultation contact:
  Kristin Pendleton, Senior Volunteer Recruitment Specialist
  Call or Text: 314-281-7968
  kristin.pendleton@redcross.org

Volunteer from home and make an immediate positive impact on someone's life!