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Join us to answer the call when your neighbors need help!
Home fires and other disasters can happen at any time and in any place. Nationally, the Red Cross responds to a disaster every eight minutes. We're looking for passionate and compassionate individuals to become Disaster Action Team volunteers.
Our Red Cross Disaster Action Team members are second responders who provide emotional support, financial assistance, and information to help families begin the process of recovery. We have people on call 24 hours a day/365 days a year to help those in need so we can work with your schedule.
Disaster Action Team members are needed throughout Kern, Inyo, and Mono Counties.
Requirements:
- Availability to be "on-call" for at least one shift a week. If you are needed to respond the time commitment is about 2 hours.
- Day, night, and overnight shifts are available.
- Volunteers always work in teams of 2 or more.
When on-call, you can continue regular activities but must be ready to respond within an hour if called.
Virtual caseworkers are also needed to provide follow-up assistance to clients, helping them get back on their feet and connecting them with other local resources.
Ready to Make a Difference? Here's How to Get Started!
- Go to redcross.org/volunteer to complete our online application. It takes less than 10 minutes!
- A member of our team will quickly get in touch. Taking the time for a personal conversation enables us to match you with a role that will be both meaningful and enjoyable.
- We’ll provide all necessary training to ensure you can be successful in your volunteer role.
Volunteer today to help ensure that families don't have to face these tough times alone.
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About American Red Cross Central California Region
Location:
1300 W. Shaw Ave., Ste. 4B, Fresno, CA 93711, 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
Types of volunteer opportunities may include:
Boots on the Ground -- Your role could be to respond to home fires and other emergencies in your community, conduct in-home smoke alarm installations, or working in a wildfire shelter providing safe accommodations.
Instructor/Presenter positions to deliver education programs focused on preparedness, disasters and how to "Be Red Cross Ready" to adults and youth.
Working behind the Scenes positions include Keep the Red Cross Running -- Your role could be administrative/office support, scheduling shifts for your fellow volunteers, or logistics management to ensure disaster relief operations have the necessary supplies and equipment.
Lead the Way -- "Leadership" volunteers guide our efforts, inspire our volunteers and hold us accountable to the highest standards. Your role could be to lead a small team of fellow volunteers, act as an advisor to a Red Cross Club for youth, or support local Red Cross services by joining an advisory board or the Board of Directors.
Tell the Red Cross Story -- Communications & Outreach volunteers educate the public about Red Cross services and stories in your community. By getting our message out, you'll educate people in need about how we can help, while attracting volunteers and donors to the mission.
You can make a difference today at by becoming a volunteer at redcross.org/volunteer
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
5035 Gilmore AveBakersfield, CA 93308
DATE POSTED
January 2, 2024
SKILLS
- Disaster Response
- Crisis Counseling
- Community Outreach
- Bilingual
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- We ask that you be "on-call" for at least on shift a week (day, evening, and overnight shifts available). When on-call, you can continue your regular activities but will need to respond within an hour if needed. A typical call lasts about two hours.