The purpose of this position is to expand Restoring Family Links service delivery to clients who have been separated from family members in other countries due to armed conflict, migration, disasters, or other humanitarian emergencies. Team members will be responsible for supporting and developing of the outreach strategy, expanding community awareness and resources, developing new contacts and volunteers and, effectively serving all clients and partners. Demonstrate commitment and understanding of the Fundamental Principals of the Red Cross international network.
Responsibilities
Responsible for supporting the development of an outreach strategy
Expand community awareness and resources
Develop new volunteer and community contacts
Effectively serve all clients and partners
Work with Red Cross divisions to share knowledge, support relationship building, and verify existing partnerships
Identify key agencies, religious groups, schools, community groups, non-profits, media contacts, and form sustainable partnerships to promote and benefit our services and widen our scope of referrals and resources
Qualifications
Desire to support the American Red Cross humanitarian mission through reconnecting separated families.
Ability to work independently with diverse populations, in a culturally competent manner and to embody the Red Cross fundamental principals including impartiality and neutrality
Excellent communication skills
Interest or experience in public speaking, presentation or training
Proficiency with Microsoft products, familiarity with social media tools and resources
Time Commitment
Flexible
Available to support at least one event or activity per month, attend meetings as scheduled & support upcoming event research on personal schedule
Personal Development Opportunities
This position offers the opportunity to develop an array of professional skills including public speaking, networking, event management, logistics, community resilience building, capacity building for your chapter. In addition, the outreach team member is able to contribute meaningfully to a program which serves families who have been internationally separated due to crisis, conflict, migration and/or disaster.
**Must submit a volunteer application at www.redcross.org/volunteer
Questions? Contact Sarah at sarah.luth@redcross.org
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.
Community
Crisis Support
International
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
205 N Main StJanesville, WI53545
(42.68445,-89.02473)
DATE POSTED
January 8, 2021
SKILLS
Community Outreach
Basic Computer Skills
Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
Background Check
Must be at least 18
Orientation or Training
Flexible
Must submit a volunteer application www.redcross.org/volunteer
