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Urgent Disaster Position Available - Newburgh, NY - Are you up for the challenge?
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Eastern New York Region
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1 person is interested
Join our Disaster Action Team! Be an essential part of the Red Cross Disaster Response team. Provide emergency assistance directly to people affected by a disaster.
-Key Responsibilities-
- Respond to disaster scenes and other emergencies to assist those affected.
- Interview and assist individuals and families with their disaster-caused emergency needs
- Operate shelter/evacuation centers, provide mass feeding and distribute relief supplies.
- Attend training classes on an ongoing basis.
- You need to be technologically proficient. Specifically in the use of smartphone apps and desktop software.
-Qualifications-
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Willingness to interact with potential clients, often in high-stress situations
- Attention to detail
- Flexibility to respond to disasters on short notice
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
Crisis Support,
Disaster Relief,
Emergency & Safety
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Multiple locations Newburgh, NY 12550
(41.50343 ,-74.01041 )
DATE POSTED
April 16, 2025
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
- Sign up for 6-hour on-call shift each week.