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ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross of Southeastern PA - Headquarters

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This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services (DCS) department. The Sheltering (SH) Service Associate (SA) is a temporary position assigned to work in person in a Red Cross shelter before, during and/or after a disaster event. Sheltering Service Associates complete tasks necessary for shelter operations and interacts with clients to ensure their needs are met. Sheltering Service Associates support the day-to-day activities within a shelter, which can include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information or other areas within a shelter.

Shelter Service Associate volunteers are activated during major disasters, such as hurricanes, floods, and large-scale building fires. The time commitment works differently based on the scale of the disaster.

Local/Regional Disasters: Shifts can run up to 12 hours. Shifts will be scheduled until the sheltering operation has concluded, so volunteers should ideally be available to sign up for shifts of 4, 8, or 12 hours on consecutive days.

National/Divisional Disasters: Volunteers who are deployed to disasters that affect an area outside the Southeastern Pennsylvania Region will be deployed for a minimum of two weeks. Deployments can be extended depending on the needs of the operation and willingness of the volunteer.

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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
Over 90% of what we do is done and led by amazing Red Cross Volunteers! Join our team. Meet new friends. Learn new skills. Help where and when it is needed most. All based on your interests and availability.

CAUSE AREAS

Crisis Support
Disaster Relief
Homeless & Housing
Crisis Support, Disaster Relief, Homeless & Housing

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Havertown, PA 19083

(39.97636,-75.31498)
 

SKILLS

  • Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
  • Safety & Disaster Education
  • Event Planning / Management
  • Food Service
  • Housekeeping

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Public Groups
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • varies based on current sheltering needs
  • approximately 4 hours of training required.

Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 50+
  • Event can be held at organization location(s)
  • No Donation

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