Hope and Healing: Provide Spiritual Support During Times of Disaster - Madison County
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross of Idaho, Montana, and East Oregon
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The American Red Cross is calling on compassionate faith-based leaders to make a meaningful difference as Disaster Spiritual Care (DSC) Service Associates. In this impactful role, you'll provide crucial emotional and spiritual support to people affected by disasters. Whether on-site, virtual, or deployed to larger disaster operations, volunteers are needed to bring comfort and resilience when it’s needed most.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide spiritual and emotional support to individuals and families impacted by disaster.
- Help clients access and utilize their personal spiritual resources, values, and faith, regardless of any particular faith tradition.
- Partner with local faith-based organizations to offer enhanced support.
- Facilitate long-term recovery by connecting clients to local resources and community-based support.
Requirements:
- Must be a board-certified or professional chaplain or a recognized leader within a faith community or faith-based organization.
- Ability to provide spiritual support in an inclusive manner, respecting diverse faith traditions.
- Strong listening and interpersonal skills to provide compassionate care and connect clients with recovery resources.
Commitment: This is a flexible volunteer role with variable time commitments based on interest and disaster response needs.
Ready to make a difference? Here's how to get started!
- Go to redcross.org/volunteer to complete our online application. It takes less than 10 minutes!
- Once your application and background check are complete, a member of our team will reach out for a quick screening call. This allows us to make sure this position is the perfect fit for your interest, availability, and needs.
- We’ll get you connected and provide all necessary training to ensure you feel supported and successful as a volunteer.
Questions? Email our team at IDMT.Recruiting@redcross.org for more information about this or other opportunities.
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About American Red Cross of Idaho, Montana, and East Oregon
Location:
5380 W Franklin Rd, Boise, ID 83705, 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:
- 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,
Faith-Based
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Rexburg, ID 83440
(43.8178 ,-111.798 )
DATE POSTED
March 27, 2025
SKILLS
- Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
- Disaster Response
- Faith-based Leadership
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Variable based on disaster needs.