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ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Louisiana Region

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Required: Willing and able to volunteer in person in a disaster shelter before, during and/or after a disaster event. Ability to work in a continuously changing environment in which work priorities may change frequently. Comfortable interacting with people from various diverse background whose lives have been disrupted and many are presenting immediate needs. Comfortable working in a team environment as a frontline worker under the direction of a supervisor Valid Driver’s License (required for Divisional and National Deployments) Minimum 18 years of age.Available to sign up for shifts on consecutive days (shifts may be 4, 8 or 12 hours long) Willing to complete 3.5 hours of virtual self-paced training required for position.Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in English.Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies Refer to the Physical Capacity Grid for physical and emotional requirements.

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About American Red Cross - Louisiana Region

Location:

4655 Sherwood Commons Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70816, 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

For more than 125 years, the mission of the American Red Cross has been to help individuals and families prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. The Red Cross provides disaster relief assistance to those affected by natural and human-caused disasters. Every day through the American Red Cross, people mobilize to help their neighbors. More than half a million volunteers of the Red Cross, many from communities like yours, help provide these life-changing and often life-saving services.

People affected by disaster need to know that they have a place to stay, food to eat and emotional support as they take the first steps to recovery. Each year, the American Red Cross responds to more than 70,000 disasters nationwide. While the vast majority of these disasters are single-family and apartment home fires, the American Red Cross stands ready to support all affected in their immediate emergency needs.

Just as every disaster is an intensely personal experience, the American Red Cross believes that a commitment to making our homes and communities safe is also personal. Therefore, the American Red Cross works closely with local, state and national partners to help people personalize their risk to natural hazards and make preparedness a personal priority. The goal is to build a "culture of preparedness" that helps communities become safer and more prepared when disasters strike.

CAUSE AREAS

Crisis Support
Disaster Relief
Emergency & Safety
Crisis Support, Disaster Relief, Emergency & Safety

WHEN

Tue Oct 01, 2024 - Mon Dec 30, 2024
08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

WHERE

2626 Canal StreetNew Orleans, LA 70119

(29.96454,-90.08672)
 

SKILLS

  • Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
  • Safety & Disaster Education
  • Supply Chain Logistics
  • Disaster Response
  • Delivery
  • Operations

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Public Groups
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2 week up to 14 days deployment. Volunteer can extend should volunteer want to continue on deployment for additional days and or weeks.
  • Commit to a Sheltering position for 2-Week Deployment- Must be 18 years old or older. Willingness to complete Shelter Group Activity Position (GAP) training. Gray-Skies only. Engagement by Project Engagement Lead. Need Determined by Project Goals.

Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 50+
  • Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park) or at organization location(s)
  • No Donation

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