- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Become part of the Disaster Action Team!
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Purpose
To participate in all DAT program support and capacity building activities necessary to ensure effective service delivery during a DAT response.
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:
- Supporting the annual goals, RDO objectives, and regional/chapter plan for DAT services through participation in meetings, projects, and local response activities.
- Completes all required training and maintains current training standard as DAT program requirements change.
- Attends regular team meetings and training as required by the region/territory.
- Completes assigned projects and local response activities according to the needs of the DAT program. (Preparing vehicles, response materials, administrative support of the DAT program and other tasks assigned by the DAT Leader.
Time Commitment
Varies
Training
Disaster Cycle Services: An Overview (WBT, ILT)
In Development:
Disaster Action Team Introduction
Recommended Training: For the most updated list of training requirements and recommendations, please refer to the Training and Systems Requirements for Disaster Action Team Members Job Tool located in the DAT Toolkit on The Exchange. (will gain access once approved by department.
More opportunities with American Red Cross
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About American Red Cross
Location:
250 Jari Drive, Johnstown, PA 15904, US
Mission Statement
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
Volunteers carry out 90% of the humanitarian work of the Red Cross.
Whether helping one displaced family or thousands, providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran, or teaching others how to respond in emergencies, it’s through the efforts of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Huntingdon CountyCassville, PA 16622
DATE POSTED
April 27, 2021
SKILLS
- Healthcare
- Donor Management
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Varies