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HARRIS Co. needs help with emergencies when people are displaced by fires.
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Texas Gulf Coast Region
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Respond on-scene with other Red Cross volunteers to home fires, flooding, or other local disasters to provide resources, comfort and hope to the family members who have been affected.
Requirements
- 18 years or older
- Valid United States driver’s license
- Safe driving record
- Training provided both online courses and hands-on with experienced volunteers.
- Online application (see below for instructions)
- Weekdays and weekends available - fires do not tell time.
- Choose when you are available to be on call.
What Our Volunteers Are Saying
- "It’s a wonderful feeling being able to help someone affected by a house fire, who literally, may only have the clothes on their back." ~Julie M.
- "Being able to help someone in one of their greatest times of need is a feeling like no other." ~Charlie V.
- "I watched the Red Cross help my mom when she had a house fire and I knew I wanted to help giveback anyway I could." ~Laqueesha J.
- "I may not have money to give, but I have time." ~Taylor W.
More Information contact: Sylvia Burle at sylvia.burle@redcross.org or call me at 361-500-5027
How to get started complete the online application at http://rdcrss.org/3Ffx94M
Video About the Volunteer Opportunity: Red Cross Disaster Action Teams: Turning Tragedy into Hope after a Disaster: https://bit.ly/3sluwM3More opportunities with American Red Cross - Texas Gulf Coast Region
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About American Red Cross - Texas Gulf Coast Region
Location:
2700 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77098, 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. La Cruz Roja Americana previene y alivia el sufrimiento humano frente a emergencias movilizando el poder de los voluntarios y la generosidad de los donantes.
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.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2700 Southwest FreewayHouston, TX 77098
DATE POSTED
June 11, 2024
SKILLS
- Disaster Response
- Recruiting
- Community Outreach
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 shifts per month