Volunteer REMOTELY as a Disaster Duty Officer

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Recruiting Organization: American Red Cross in Eastern New York

Disaster Duty Officer

If you're calm under pressure and can have the ability to work on a computer and phone for communications, consider helping Red Cross teams respond to local disasters.

This is also an excellent fit for a retired or active emergency responder, and anyone with dispatch or team management experience.

Check out a Disaster video here, info on DAT and Duty officer positions.

Duties:

*Regional Position

*Support response and recovery efforts during disasters (often home fires, sometimes flooding).

*Receive notifications & details about active/recent emergencies.

*Activate & support response of local disaster workforce.

*Coordinate resources, use online case management & dispatch system.

Commitment:

*Yes, this requires time & energy. The experience will change you forever.

*At least eight- 6 hour on call shifts per month.

*Training and mentoring provided.

Qualifications:

*Comfortable with computers & phones with a reliable internet connection.

*Ability to multitask, trouble shoot & catch details under tight timelines.

*Capable of providing steady support in a highly emotional situation.

Apply directly through this link: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=10143&h=234&p=1786210

The American Red Cross relies on volunteers just like YOU! This is a great opportunity to meet other volunteers and help others! If this opportunity isn't the right fit, we have many others! Connect with us!

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Fee Amount: None

This opportunity is recurring