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Volunteer Deployment: Disaster Assessment
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross
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Help out with Tropical Storm Debby, Beryl and the California Wildfires - Red Cross will train, deploy, transport and board you to assist in the efforts.
Please note: Pass the background check, 14 consecutive days of availability, deployment location is based on volunteer need not on personal preference, you must complete 5-10 hours of online training.
Position Description: This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. A Disaster Assessment Service Associate conducts field collection of damage assessment information and conducts damage assessment review and interpretation for Individual Assistance Providers (IAPs). This includes the collection and recording of impact and damage data and supporting Recovery Services with data interpretation.
As a Disaster Assessment volunteer, you will:
- Gather impact assessment information.
- Define areas of known damage by field assessments for the area assessment.
- Conduct Detailed Damage Assessments (DDA) in the field.
Support data entry of damage assessment information into systems of record as directed.
MUST RESIDE IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Official use only: DCS-GAP-IP-DA-SA: Disaster Assessment Service Associate
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About American Red Cross
Location:
1450 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90021, 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. Join a team of 4000+ regular volunteers in the Los Angeles Region to deliver services to local communities daily, weekly or monthly.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Variable locations throughout Los Angeles CountyLos Angeles, CA 90014
DATE POSTED
September 16, 2024
SKILLS
- First Aid / CPR
- Civil Engineering
- Case Work / Management
- Crisis Counseling
- Community Outreach
- Resource Development / Management
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 14 Day deployment
- Ability to lift and carry 20 lbs. multiple times per shift, stand or sit for 2-hour periods Walk two miles per shift, possibly on uneven terrain and outdoors in inclement weather and up two or more flights of stairs.