Bradford County - Local Disaster Responder

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Recruiting Organization: American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania Region

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

Responsibilities:

Supporting the annual goals, Regional Disaster Officer (RDO) objectives, and regional/chapter plan for DAT services through participation in meetings, projects, and local response activities.

Completes all required training and maintains current training standard as DAT program requirements change.

Attends regular team meetings and training as required by the region/territory.

Completes assigned projects and local response activities according to the needs of the DAT program. (Preparing vehicles, response materials, administrative support of the DAT program and other tasks assigned by the DAT Leader.)

Ability to:

Agree to completing required online training quickly, approximately 8.5hrs

Must have a smartphone and be adept to using it

Be willing to respond

Follow and execute requests received from supervisor with little or no supervision.

Adapt to change, negotiate compromise and tolerate ambiguity.

Build effective relationships with others who can help with work-related goals.

Time Commitment: On call, minimum 1 shift per month

Volunteers applying for in-person position assignments must be fully vaccinated. Instructions to provide information and supporting documentation of vaccination will be provided once you submit your application.

To learn about volunteer opportunities or to sign up, click the link.

https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=40109&h=193&p=1864067

Stipend ProvidedFalse

Training Provided

Housing AvailableFalse

Language/Cultral Support AvailableFalse

Wheelchair AccessibleFalse

Fee RequiredFalse

Fee Amount: None

This opportunity is recurring