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Activate and Monitor Response Teams From the Comfort of Home!

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ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross of Southeastern PA - Headquarters

  • 53 people are interested
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Every day people are forced from their homes due to home fires, storms or other disasters. Our Disaster Action Team volunteers are dispatched to respond day and night by the Duty Officer, to meet the immediate needs of their neighbors. Our help may include financial assistance for food, clothing and lodging, emotional support, replacing prescription medications and other critically needed items.

To learn more about this role: Watch here. Training is free, but the hope you provide is priceless.

Resolve to make a difference by turning tragedy into hope in 2023. The American Red Cross, Southeastern Pennsylvania(SEPA) Region has the following OPPORTUNITY FROM HOME, you must live in the 5 county footprint (Chester, Delaware, Bucks, Philadelphia or Montgomery County).

  • Disaster Cycle Services Duty Officer (aka Dispatcher): Ensures timely activation and monitoring of local and regional Disaster Action Team (DAT) responses. Minimum of three, 4 hour shifts per month from your own home.
To learn more about these, and any of our openings email lynn.cohen@redcross.org or visit www.RedCross.org/volunteer. We look forward to welcoming you to the team. Thank you.

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About American Red Cross of Southeastern PA - Headquarters

Location:

2221 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 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

The American Red Cross offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities -- including:

  • Biomedical/Blood Services as an Screener, Ambassador or Driver
  • Disaster Cycle Services as a Responder (locally and/or nationally) or Recovery Caseworker
  • Emergency Preparedness as a Smoke Alarm Installer or Youth Educator
  • Logistics
  • Community Outreach
  • Volunteer Services
  • Service to the Armed Forces
  • Administration
Over 90% of what we do is done and led by amazing Red Cross Volunteers! Join our team. Meet new friends. Learn new skills. Help where and when it is needed most. All based on your interests and availability.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Veterans & Military Families
Community, Veterans & Military Families

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

DATE POSTED

October 16, 2023

SKILLS

  • Customer Service
  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • A minimum of two, four-hour shifts. You set the schedule and say when you are available.
  • Training is required.

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