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TURN YOUR COMPASSION INTO ACTION! Help before, during, or after a disaster -- From home or in the field
HOME FIRE CAMPAIGN TEAM MEMBERS: By appointment, share lifesaving educational materials and install free smoke alarms. All supplies & training provided. Also join SOUND THE ALARM! events.
DISPATCHER DUTY OFFICERS: From home position requires strong communication skills and reliable phone & Internet service. Also commitment to training and minimum two 4-hour on-call shifts per month.
DISASTER ACTION TEAM MEMBERS: Respond immediately to local disasters (i.e. house fires.) Commitment to training, min. one 6-hour on-call shift per week, and reliable transportation required.
RECOVERY SERVICES CASEWORKERS: From your home phone and computer, guide those affected by disasters through their recovery phase, connecting them to available resources and organizations.
Learn more at www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact: Ned Bloom, Volunteer Services Email Ned.Bloom@redcross.org Call/Text 267-634-3766
About American Red Cross of Southeastern PA - Headquarters
Location:
2221 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 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 offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities -- including:
Biomedical/Blood Services as an Screener, Ambassador or Driver
Disaster Cycle Services as a Responder (locally and/or nationally) or Recovery Caseworker
Emergency Preparedness as a Smoke Alarm Installer or Youth Educator
Logistics
Community Outreach
Volunteer Services
Service to the Armed Forces
Administration
Over 90% of what we do is done and led by amazing Red Cross Volunteers! Join our team. Meet new friends. Learn new skills. Help where and when it is needed most. All based on your interests and availability.
