American Red Cross Disaster Action Team as an Auxiliary Team Member

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Recruiting Organization: American Red Cross - Mid Alabama Chapter

We need you to join the Disaster Action Team to help others!

On average, the Red Cross responds to approximately 64,000 disasters a year. Of these, about 50,000 are single and multi-family fires and other localized events to which the Red Cross Disaster Action Teams respond.

Disaster Action Teams provide 24-hour emergency response to local disasters, particularly house fires, ensuring that those affected have access to resources for basic necessities such as food, shelter and clothing.

Responsibilities

• Respond to disaster call within 2 hours of being notified with a trained Disaster Action Team Member.
• Greet clients, explain the process as necessary, assist with initial intake and comfort to the clients.
• Ability to drive, have a clean Motor Vehicle Report, and agree to vehicle usage policy

Time Commitment

• Flexible and varies as schedule permits

Stipend ProvidedFalse

Training Provided

Housing AvailableFalse

Language/Cultral Support AvailableFalse

Wheelchair AccessibleFalse

Fee RequiredFalse

Fee Amount: None

This opportunity is recurring