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3 people are interested
Wildfire Season Shelter Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross of San Diego/Imperial Counties
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3 people are interested
Provide compassion and solace during moments of distress for evacuees of local disasters, such as wildfires or multi family home fires. In person shelter support to assist with reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information collection, and other vital tasks to help those we serve.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Have valid driver’s license.
- Willing to work long hours fully masked indoors.
- All training provided. Estimated 3 hours training time, online.
- If, local area disaster (within 50 mile radius) shifts are typically 6-8 hours/day (sometimes up to 12 hours).
- Typically requires availability to work 5 days (non consecutive) during a local response.
- Time Commitment: Due to the training requirements, we seek volunteers able to spend at least 1 year with us.
- Once fully trained, you will have the opportunity to travel to another disaster location and take on a 14-day commitment (with one day off), with 8-12 hr. shifts each day.
More opportunities with American Red Cross of San Diego/Imperial Counties
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About American Red Cross of San Diego/Imperial Counties
Location:
3950 Calle Fortunada, San Diego, CA 92123, 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, veteran, or support to a military family member. Our vital work is made possible by volunteers like you. It is through the time and care of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations San Diego, CA 92123
DATE POSTED
November 21, 2022
SKILLS
- Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
- Disaster Relief Call Center
- Disaster Response
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training