Disaster Action Team (DAT)

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Recruiting Organization: American Red Cross in Eastern New York

Disaster Action Team (DAT)

This is an incredible opportunity to help neighbors facing a disaster!! The American Red Cross is committed to providing volunteer support to families in crisis. YOU can be a lifeline for friends, neighbors, and strangers.

Duties:

*County based position

*Go to local disaster locations and assess needs of affected families.

*Report client needs to disaster teams and supervisors, so clients can be connected with monetary, medical or emotional support.

*Check out a Disaster and DAT team video here

Commitment:

*Attend monthly meeting with team.

*Commit to responses at least four times each month, if needed.

*Complete series of virtual self-led trainings.

Qualifications:

*Comfortable with phone & computer for communication.

*Stable interaction with diverse clients facing stressful situations.

*Age 18+ with valid license in order to respond to disasters quickly.

Apply directly via: 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