Urgent Disaster Position Available - Chatham, NY.
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Eastern New York Region
Please visit the new page to apply.
Imagine the impact you can make as a volunteer by helping people who just lost everything!!!
As a Disaster Action Team Specialist Volunteer, you can be a source of refuge and support when it’s needed most. From home fires to storms, unexpected emergencies happen every day, but you can help by getting trained as a Red Cross Volunteer
Duties:
- Respond as part of an assigned team to a home fire or other local disaster within two hours of notification
- Deliver immediate direct client assistance in accordance with Red Cross standards and procedures
- Assess the need for additional resources or support and communicate that need to leadership
- Use a Red Cross online portal to enter and maintain client information
- Attend regularly scheduled team/DAT meetings and training sessions as required
Time Commitment:
-Participate in at least one 6-hour shift per week.
Requirements:
- Compassion and patience working with individuals affected by disaster
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and make decisions in a stressful environment
- Ability to work in challenging conditions such as poor air quality, uneven ground, and adverse weather
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Fluency with computer systems and mobile devices
- Respond to fires, floods, or other emergency events
- Must be 18+ with valid driver's license
Still have questions?
Email: joineny@redcross.org
Phone: 315-777-0411
The American Red Cross relies on volunteers just like YOU! This is a fulfilling opportunity to meet other volunteers and play a vital role in making sure every community has a disaster team ready for emergencies. If this opportunity isn't the right fit, we have many others! Connect with us through the email or phone number above! Thank you for considering volunteering. Your time can make a world of difference in someone’s life.
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About American Red Cross - Eastern New York Region
Location:
33 Everett Road, Albany, NY 12205, 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.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Chatham, NY 12024
DATE POSTED
September 20, 2024
SKILLS
- Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
- Disaster Relief Call Center
- Disaster Response
- Basic Computer Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Sign up for one shift each week. Standing by to respond to emergencies.