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ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross Central California Region
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The American Red Cross is looking for folks to help provide health services to people when evacuated from their homes due to a disaster. Disaster Health ServicesTeam Members need to be licensed medical professionals who can use their skills to deliver hands-on care and education to shelter residents during a significant disaster. Our free online training can count towards nursing continuing education units. Qualified licenses include RN, LPN, LVN, EMT, Paramedic, MD, DO, PA, NP, and APRN. Only RNs have the full scope of practice. Volunteers are asked to commit to 4-12 hour shifts.
Visit https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=74700&h=158&p=1359660 and start your Red Cross Volunteer journey today!
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About American Red Cross Central California Region
Location:
1300 W. Shaw Ave., Ste. 4B, Fresno, CA 93711, 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
Types of volunteer opportunities may include:
Boots on the Ground -- Your role could be to respond to home fires and other emergencies in your community, conduct in-home smoke alarm installations, or working in a wildfire shelter providing safe accommodations.
Instructor/Presenter positions to deliver education programs focused on preparedness, disasters and how to "Be Red Cross Ready" to adults and youth.
Working behind the Scenes positions include Keep the Red Cross Running -- Your role could be administrative/office support, scheduling shifts for your fellow volunteers, or logistics management to ensure disaster relief operations have the necessary supplies and equipment.
Lead the Way -- "Leadership" volunteers guide our efforts, inspire our volunteers and hold us accountable to the highest standards. Your role could be to lead a small team of fellow volunteers, act as an advisor to a Red Cross Club for youth, or support local Red Cross services by joining an advisory board or the Board of Directors.
Tell the Red Cross Story -- Communications & Outreach volunteers educate the public about Red Cross services and stories in your community. By getting our message out, you'll educate people in need about how we can help, while attracting volunteers and donors to the mission.
You can make a difference today at by becoming a volunteer at redcross.org/volunteer
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
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Multiple locations Camarillo, CA 93012
DATE POSTED
October 6, 2023
SKILLS
- Mental Health
- Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
- Case Work / Management
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Crisis Counseling
- Healthcare
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteers are asked to commit to 4-12 hour shifts.