WE NEED YOU !! DCS: Ready Rating Program Advisor - (In person/ Virtual)
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - San Bernardino HIGH DESERT County Chapter
Please visit the new page to apply.
Purpose:
This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department.
Save lives and prevent injuries by providing free education to community members by working with paid and volunteer staff and following program guidance.
Key Responsibilities:
The Preparedness Division provides appropriate preparedness programming within a community to assist community members to prepare for disasters and other emergencies.
This position is responsible for the tasks involved to implement the preparedness program including:
- Support the annual preparedness goals, Regional Disaster Officer (RDO) objectives, and regional/chapter plan for preparedness programming through participation in meetings, projects, and local preparedness activities
- Execute assigned projects and local preparedness activities according to the activities you are trained in: Hands-Only CPR, Ready Rating or Be Red Cross Ready Presentations
- Complete tasks such as implementing preparedness activities, meeting with partners to build relationships, conducting inventory, and procuring or receiving necessary preparedness supplies
Qualifications:
- Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and submission of vaccine status and supporting documentation in Volunteer Connection if participating in in-person activities and/or performing work in a Red Cross facility.
- Ability to relate effectively with diverse groups and individuals, required
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, required
- Demonstrated ability to read, understand, and review program guidelines and tools, required
- Experience or comfort public speaking, required
Training: Required
- Disaster Cycle Services: An Overview (Required)
- Everyone's Welcome (Required)
- Red Cross Volunteer Orientation
Complete all online/in-person training and review all relevant information for the Community Preparedness Education Program you are supporting (Hands-Only CPR, Ready Rating or Be Red Cross Ready Presentations). Review all preparedness program materials and guidance posted on the Exchange in the Preparedness Toolkit.
Time Commitment: 1 Year minimumWe Provied all trainings!
"WE ARE LOOKING FOR LOCAL HEROES TO POSITIVELY IMPACT!"
Sign-up to volunteer today! Please email questions to Juana Zapata, the Sr. Volunteer Recruiter Specialist, at Juana.Zapata@redcross.org or (951) 205-6689.
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About American Red Cross - San Bernardino HIGH DESERT County Chapter
Location:
10600 N. Trademark Parkway, Suite 406, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730, 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, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that...
...all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope;
...our communities are ready and prepared for disasters;
...everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products;
...all members of our armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed; and
...in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
17199 Yuma St Suite 2Victorville, CA 92395
DATE POSTED
July 28, 2023
SKILLS
- General Education
- Disaster Response
- Critical Thinking
- Multi-Tasking
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Time Commitment: A Year
- Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and submission of vaccine status and supporting documentation in Volunteer Connection if participating in in-person activities and/or performing work in a Red Cross facility.