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Become an Emergency Disaster Volunteer with the Salvation Army!

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ORGANIZATION: The Salvation Army San Diego Regional Office

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Become a Hero with The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services Team!

When disaster strikes, The Salvation Army stands ready to assist. Our Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team is committed to providing essential disaster training courses emphasizing hands-on group learning in crisis management, canteen operations, flood safety, mental health (emotional/spiritual) care, first aid, CPR, and more. By joining this team and completing the training, you can play a crucial role in ensuring that the most vulnerable members of communities affected by disasters receive shelter, food, and support in rebuilding their lives.

Benefits:

  • Free, Highly Skilled Training: Receive top-notch emergency response training at no cost.
  • Make a Real Impact: Be there when it matters most, providing help, hope, and healing.
  • Develop Key Skills: Enhance your communication and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications:

  • Compassionate and Public-Friendly: Must be able to work with the public and have a heart for assisting unhoused and low-income individuals.
  • Physically Capable: Able to handle large crowds and sustain prolonged periods of standing and sitting.
  • Committed: Join our monthly training sessions and commit to a minimum of 1 year.
  • Local Resident: Must live in the San Diego area.

For over a century, The Salvation Army has responded to emergencies by offering help, hope, and healing. You can help continue that vital mission. Join the team today and sign up to learn more!

Please Note: We are NOT accepting court-ordered community service volunteers or volunteers under the age of 18 for this position. Please e-mail aimee.wilform@usw.salvationarmy.org for more information on youth volunteer opportunities.

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About The Salvation Army San Diego Regional Office

Location:

6605 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92115, US

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Description

For more than 120 years The Salvation Army has been delivering services and hope to the less fortunate on the streets of San Diego and to those in shelters, schools, and daycare centers across the Southland. Internationally, it is an organization with a lineage of public service that dates back to 1865, and has evolved over the decades into a social service provider with an unmatched scope and breadth. The Salvation Army currently has representation in 133 different countries worldwide, in addition to nearly 8,000 centers of operation across the United States.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Crisis Support
Disaster Relief
Community, Crisis Support, Disaster Relief

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

6605 University AvenueSan Diego, CA 92115

(32.75508,-117.05397)
 

SKILLS

  • First Aid / CPR
  • Safety & Disaster Education
  • Disaster Response
  • Community Outreach
  • People Skills

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training

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