- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
Help in emergency shelters when disasters occur
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross of South Texas
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
1 person is interested
Purpose:
- The position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services (DCS) department. The sheltering Service Associate (SA) is a termporary position assigned to work in-person at a Red Cross shelter before, during, and/or after a disaster event. Sheltering Service Associates complete the 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 receiption, registration, feeding, dormitory, information or other areas within a shelter.
Responsibilities: Responsibilites vary depending on assignment
- .May include providing support to one or more of the following areas within the shelter:
- Reception
- Registration
- Dormitory
Requirements:
- Background Check
- Orientation and Training
- Time Commitment Local:
- Mininum of 5 days working. 6 to 12 hour shifts (length of shifts varies depending on the type of incident and how early in the disaster response) Local
- Beyond region: minimum of 14 days working 12 hour shifts (volunteer to deploy)
More opportunities with American Red Cross of South Texas
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About American Red Cross of South Texas
Location:
6914 W Expressway 83, Harlingen, TX 78552, 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
Advocacy & Human Rights,
Community,
Emergency & Safety
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
6914 W Expressway 83Harlingen, TX 78552
(26.18785 ,-97.76206 )
DATE POSTED
January 2, 2025
SKILLS
- Disaster Cleanup
- Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
- Disaster Relief Call Center
- Safety & Disaster Education
- Customer Service
- Disaster Response
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1 year commitment as a volunteer at least
- Volunteer needs to be active at least 1 hour per month if there is no current disaster at the time.
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 50+
- Event can be held virtually, at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park) or at organization location(s)
- No Donation