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2 people are interested
Become a Virtual Disaster Responder for the Red Cross!
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Wisconsin Region
Please visit the new page to apply.
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2 people are interested
Virtual Disaster Action Team
The #1 disaster Red Cross responds to is a house fire. Virtual Disaster Response Volunteers (Disaster Action Team) train and virtually respond to local communities immediately after a disaster. They provide emergency disaster assistance & hope to individuals and families affected by the disaster.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Respond to local disasters virtually when activated
- Work virtually with family immediately following the disaster
- Provide virtual disaster assistance as appropriate and outlined in the Response Guidelines
- Work professionally virtually with clients, first responders, and partner agencies
- Perform duties virtually in accordance with American Red Cross procedures and Red Cross Code of Conduct & Confidentiality policies
- Attend regularly scheduled virtual Disaster Cycle Services Volunteer meeting
SKILLS
- Availability to respond at a variety of hours with own personal computer
- Ability to respond to phone call in a timely manner
- Strong empathy skills
- Able to maintain confidentiality with client information
- Open-mindedness and sensitivity to diversity
- Basic computer & Internet skills
- Provide clear, objective, documentation for case file
- Comfortable working in stressful situations
- Able to handle multiple tasks and assess incoming information quickly
Training is provided by the American Red Cross
TIME COMMITMENT
Virtual on-call scheduled shifts: 6am-12pm, 12pm-3pm, 3pm-6pm, 6pm-10pm & 10pm-6am
Questions? Contact Sarah at sarah.luth@redcross.org or (608) 347-8791
More opportunities with American Red Cross - Wisconsin Region
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About American Red Cross - Wisconsin Region
Location:
4860 Sheboygan Avenue, Madison, WI 53705, 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 its 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. It is through the time and care of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4860 Sheboygan AvenueMadison, WI 53705
DATE POSTED
May 26, 2021
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Virtual
- Must submit a volunteer application at www.redcross.org/volunteer