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Volunteer Deployment: Shelter Associate for Hurricane Relief
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross
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Help out with Hurricane Helene & Milton - Red Cross will train, deploy, transport and board you to assist in the efforts.
Please note: Pass the background check, 14 consecutive days of availability, deployment location is based on volunteer need not on personal preference, you must complete 5-10 hours of online training.
Position Description: The Shelter (SH) Service Associate (SA) is a temporary position assigned to work in person in a Red Cross shelter before, during and/or after a disaster event such as a wildfire or earthquake. Shelter Service Associates complete tasks necessary for shelter operations and interacts with clients to ensure their needs are met. Vaccinated high recommended; or wear appropriate mask at all times.
As a Shelter Services volunteer, you will:
- Provide excellent customer service and support the daily maintenance of your assigned shelter.
- Support the day-to-day activities within a shelter which may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information, or other areas.
- Embody the fundamental principles of the American Red Cross in your work with people disaster responders, community partners and the people who need your help.
- Follow worker safety procedures for working in a COVID environment and assist your fellow volunteers in doing the same.
MUST RESIDE IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Official use only: DCS-GAP-MC-SH-SA: Sheltering Service Associate
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About American Red Cross
Location:
1450 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90021, 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
Every single day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. Whether its one displaced family, thousands of disaster victims, or providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran or support to a military family member, our vital work is made possible by people like you. It is through the time and care of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things. Join a team of 4000+ regular volunteers in the Los Angeles Region to deliver services to local communities daily, weekly or monthly.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Crisis Support,
Disaster Relief
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Multiple locations Los Angeles, CA 90021
(34.03093 ,-118.23804 )
DATE POSTED
October 28, 2024
SKILLS
- Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
- Disaster Response
- Food Service
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 14 Day deployment
- REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift and carry 20 lbs. multiple times per shift, stand or sit for 2-hour periods Walk two miles per shift, possibly on uneven terrain and outdoors in inclement weather and up two or more flights of stairs.