Remote Opportunity Disaster Dispatcher Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Illinois Region
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A Disaster Cycle Service Dispatcher ensures timely activation and monitoring of local and regional Disaster Action Team responses. The Duty Officer supports the Disaster Action Team program either at the chapter/territory or region level.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership
- May determine if Red Cross action is required; may decide if Red Cross will respond via Disaster Action Team (DAT).
- Uses event triggers such as size, scope, and type of the event to direct the DAT response.
- Works with on-scene DAT leadership to support the response and provide technical guidance.
- Supports and trains new Duty Officers.
Functional
- Activate Disaster Health Services, Disaster Mental Health, and Disaster Spiritual Care, Public Affairs when requested.
- Documents incoming disaster notification and creates & verifies events in the Red Cross Viewer system, when applicable.
- May be required to monitor activity across multiple DAT responses.
- Notify Chapter and Regional staff of significant events, and contribute to an Initial Incident Report, when appropriate.
- Attends regularly scheduled team/DAT meetings as required by Chapter/Region.
Time Commitment:
Minimum of 12 hours, which equals 3 4-hour shifts per month.
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About American Red Cross - Illinois Region
Location:
Illinois Region, Illinois Region, Chicago, IL 60612, 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 itﾒs 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
Lake CountyHighland Park, IL 60035
DATE POSTED
February 14, 2021
SKILLS
- Disaster Response
- Reading / Writing
- Community Outreach
- Critical Thinking
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum of 12 hours, which equals 3 4-hour shifts per month.