Volunteer as a Duty Officer for the American Red Cross and help your community when disaster strikes

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ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross

Volunteers are heroes

Disaster duty officers are a lifeline to temporary assistance during a disaster. Volunteer Duty Officers are responsible for dispatching Red Cross volunteers to meet with families impacted by home fires and other disasters so they can provide temporary relief. Must have good phone, computer skills and internet. This is a VIRTUAL volunteer position.

Time Commitment:

One 8-hour shift per week, following training and shadowing. Voluntary extra weekend shift every couple of months

Most needed Shifts:

Shift Availability: *Midnight - 8am, 8am - 4pm, 4pm -midnight.
*Most needed shift

Leadership

  1. May determine if Red Cross action is required; may decide if Red Cross will respond.
  2. Uses event triggers such as size, scope, and type of the event to direct the response.
  3. Works with on-scene leadership to support the response and provide technical guidance.
  4. Support and trains new responders.

Functional

  1. Dispatch team members and monitor the response to ensure appropriate resources are made available.
  2. Documents incoming disaster notification and creates & verifies events in an internal system, when applicable.
  3. May be required to monitor activity across multiple responses.
  4. Notify staff of significant events, and contribute to an report, when appropriate.
  5. Attends regularly scheduled team meetings as required by supervisor.

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About American Red Cross

Location:

620 E Main St, Endicott, NY 13760, 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, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that...

...all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope;

...our communities are ready and prepared for disasters;

...everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products;

...all members of our armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed; and

...in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Disaster Relief
Community, Disaster Relief

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Virtual Opportunity, NY 14810

(42.33786,-77.35542)
 

SKILLS

  • Disaster Response
  • Critical Thinking
  • Multi-Tasking
  • Organization
  • People Skills
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Time commitment: One 8-hour shift per week, following training and shadowing. Voluntary extra weekend shift every couple of months
  • Reliable access to a computer, internet, and a phone.

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