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24 people are interested
Volunteer from home (or wherever) with your local Red Cross.
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross of Southeastern PA - Headquarters
Please visit the new page to apply.
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24 people are interested
Disaster Cycle Services Duty Officer (a.k.a. Dispatcher)
Support local disaster responses from your home! Available in Philadelphia and surrounding counties.
Available in Philadelphia and surrounding counties.
- Liaison with local authorities by phone and computer, serving critical communications need.
- Dispatch and support Red Cross disaster responders.
Responsibilities:
- Process requests from local authorities, determining if Red Cross action is warranted based on event triggers (i.e., size, scope, and type of event). All training provided, along with back-up support as needed.
- Dispatch disaster response teams & resources and provide remote support.
- Complete and share documentation.
- Attend regularly scheduled meetings and stay current on all training.
- Additional related duties as discussed with supervisor.
Commitment:
- Virtual regional position using home phone and Internet covering Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. May work from Red Cross office if preferred.
- Customizable on-call three 4-hour shifts per month which you schedule. If nothing happens during your window of availability, go about your normal day. But if there is an event, the expectation is you can put aside what you are doing to respond.
Qualifications:
- Minimum age 18.
- Access to smart phone, computer, and Internet with ability to send/receive text messages.
- Willingness to use/learn new technology required for event documentation and support.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Comfortable working independently.
- Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
Learn more at www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local Red Cross representative Ned Bloom at Ned.Bloom@redcross.org or text/call 267-634-3766.
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About American Red Cross of Southeastern PA - Headquarters
Location:
2221 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 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
The American Red Cross offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities -- including:
- Biomedical/Blood Services as an Screener, Ambassador or Driver
- Disaster Cycle Services as a Responder (locally and/or nationally) or Recovery Caseworker
- Emergency Preparedness as a Smoke Alarm Installer or Youth Educator
- Logistics
- Community Outreach
- Volunteer Services
- Service to the Armed Forces
- Administration
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
October 28, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Customizable on-call three 4-hour shifts per month which you schedule. If nothing happens during your window of availability, go about your normal day. But if there is an event, the expectation is you can put aside what you are doing to respond.