Help families - respond to home fires and other disasters !
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Texas Gulf Coast Region
Please visit the new page to apply.
Disaster Action Team Member
Assist Red Cross in delivering mission by alleviating human suffering caused by disasters. Primary responses include single-family and multi-family fires.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide timely response to disaster and assist those affected
- Respond to disaster scenes as assigned by Team Leader within two hours
- Meet the needs of those affected by disaster such as the need for shelter and food by providing Red Cross services
- Complete forms related to service
- Provide referrals to other agencies
- Communicate to Team Leader about availability and readiness on a regular basis
Qualifications
- Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the American Red Cross
- Be able to follow chapter guidance and current Red Cross disaster guidance
- Bilingual English/Spanish a huge plus, but not required.
Time Commitment
- Choose your availability on an availability and rotation schedule
- Should be able to commit to being on call at least 3 days/month
- Typical response 3-4 hours, depending on travel time
13 More opportunities with American Red Cross - Texas Gulf Coast Region
Opportunities
About American Red Cross - Texas Gulf Coast Region
Location:
2700 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77098, 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. La Cruz Roja Americana previene y alivia el sufrimiento humano frente a emergencias movilizando el poder de los voluntarios y la generosidad de los donantes.
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.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Cleveland, TX 77327
DATE POSTED
January 13, 2025
SKILLS
- Crisis Intervention
- Disaster Response
- Case Work / Management
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Choose your availability on an availability and rotation schedule. Should be able to commit to being on call at least 3 days/monthTypical response 3-4 hours, depending on travel time