Help someone when they need it most-Join a Disaster Action Team in Augusta county

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You can help comfort and support people who are forced from their homes due to fires, storms, and other emergencies, so they don’t have to face tough times alone. Spring into action and join us by becoming a Disaster Action Team volunteer today.

Responsibilities
This position is responsible for the tasks involved in the Disaster Action Team program including:
1. Supporting the annual goals, Regional Disaster Officer (RDO) objectives, and regional/chapter plan for
DAT services through participation in meetings, projects, and local response activities.
2. Completes all required training and maintains current training standards as DAT program requirements
change.
3. Attends regular team meetings and training as required by the region/territory.
4. Completes assigned projects and local response activities according to the needs of the DAT program.
(Preparing vehicles, response materials, administrative support of the DAT program, and other tasks
assigned by the DAT Leader.)

Time Requirement
Participation in this role requires four (4) 12 hour shifts, monthly

DAT Members must also:
* Be at least 18 years of age
* Possess a valid driver's license
*Be cleared after a background check
* Have the ability to independently travel to and from their work location.
* Have a willingness to adapt to and utilize technology such as smartphones & tablets Service on a DAT
may require evening/night, weekend, and/or holiday commitments. All participating DAT members
are required to familiarize themselves with DAT procedures and documents as posted to The Exchange
under the Disaster Action Team Toolkit

Qualifications Required:
*Willingness to comply with Red Cross COVID-19 policies for in-person volunteer activities
* Ability to Adapt to change, negotiate compromise and tolerate ambiguity
* Ability to build effective relationships with others who can help with work-related goals and work in a
team environment

Length of Appointment
Once trained may remain active as long as required training is updated and minimum service requirements
maintained. DAT membership will be evaluated and renewed yearly based on interest, availability, and
performance

To apply or learn more, visit: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=2244&h=990&p=1757797 or contact your local office:

1105 Rose Hill Dr
(434) 979-7143