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American Red Cross - National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region
Purpose: To participate in all DAT program support and capacity building activities necessary to ensure effective service delivery during a DAT response.
Location(s): Montgomery County
Responsibilities: Disaster Action Teams provide 24-hour emergency response to local disasters, particularly house fires, ensuring that those affected have access to resources for basic necessities such as food, shelter and clothing.
This position is responsible for the tasks involved in the Disaster Action Team program including:
Time Commitment: Hours are flexible. Volunteers may commit to fixed duty days or may be "on call." Typical disaster responses require 4-6 hours. Volunteers would need to be available at least 3-4 days per month.
Qualifications: Recommended qualifications:
Ability to:
Team member may work towards the DAT Service Associate response position.
Development Opp: With additional training there are opportunities for individual and leadership development to serve as:
-DAT Service Associate on a DAT response.
-DAT Team Leader in support of the DAT preparedness.
-DAT Supervisor on a DAT response.
Additional training is available across all service lines to orient volunteer to additional activities and opportunities within the Red Cross.
Training: Required:
National Capital and Greater Chesapeake Region The American Red Cross aspires to be an organization fully committed to diversity and inclusion by creating and maintaining a diverse, high-performing workforce of employees and volunteers who reflect all communities we serve; by cultivating a collaborative, inclusive and respectful work environment that empowers all contributors; and by leveraging diverse partnerships - all of which helps to ensure culturally competent service delivery supported by effective community leadership and engagement.
4700 Mt. Hope Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215, US
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.
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 a service 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.
We'll work with your schedule.
Any Where in Montgomery CountySilver Springs, MD 20904
March 1, 2021