Join the Local Red Cross Disaster Action Team!
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross, Gold Country Region
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Overview:
The Disaster Action Team (DAT) serves as the first Red Cross contact at the scene of a disaster. As a lifeline for people facing the most di fficult crisis of their lives, the Red Cross Disaster Action Team supports those a ffected by fires, floods and other natural or man-made disasters. The California Gold Country Region responds to a local emergency - most often house or apartment fires - an average of once every 11 hours!
The DAT conducts the initial disaster relief fieldwork to ensure that the a ffected clients are given resources to aid in their recovery over the next few days or weeks. These teams are providing the first steps in the recovery process for those directly impacted by a disaster. A DAT generally consists of a team leader, team member, and one or two members in training.
Required Training :
4-5 hours of Virtual self-paced and instructor-led training.
Quali fications :
Must be 18 years of age or Older.
Have a valid driver’s license or reliable form of transportation.
P ossess strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
Able to work with clients under stress while remaining objective and empathetic.
Able to promote and maintain productive working relationships with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Able to understand and apply Red Cross policies and procedures appropriately.
Must commit to a once-per - month minimum on-call rotation for your territory team.
Complete online training with in 90 days .
Specific responsibilities include:
Responding immediately to dispatches
Performing disaster assessments
Compassionately interviewing clients
Assessing immediate emergency needs
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About American Red Cross, Gold Country Region
Location:
1565 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815, 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
Each day, thousands of people - people just like you - provide compassionate care to those in need. Our network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world.
We roll up our sleeves and donate time, money and blood. We learn or teach life-saving skills so our communities can be better prepared when the need arises. We do this every day because the Red Cross is needed - every day.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Disaster Relief
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
95370
(37.98295 ,-120.38217 )
DATE POSTED
April 2, 2025
SKILLS
- Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
- Disaster Response
GOOD FOR
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REQUIREMENTS
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