Yes, YOU can drive disaster relief with the Red Cross.

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Disaster Cycle Services

Logistics Fulfillment Service Associate

Get what is needed where and when it is needed!

• Activated exclusively during major national and regional disasters, such as multi-unit residential fires, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes.
• Resource and deliver materials during daily site visits throughout the disaster operation.

Responsibilities:

• Drive larger vehicles (e.g., 16’ box trucks, cargo vans, etc.) delivering materials and supplies to and from mass care shelter sites.
• Receive material and supply requests, building strong relationships with mass care shelter workforce.
• Provide feedback on unmet shelter needs, help shelter sites monitor inventory levels, and anticipate future requests.
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings and stay current on all training.
• Additional related duties as discussed with supervisor.

Commitment:

• Minimum deployment of 2 weeks for national events; travel, lodging, meals covered; 2-3 days for regional events.
• Many scheduled opportunities at various times, including nights and weekends, during periods when there is not a major disaster response operation.

Qualifications:

• Minimum age 18 with valid driver’s license; must be comfortable driving larger vehicles.
• Familiarity with the proper moving, lifting, and storing of materials.
• Ability to function in a dynamic and stressful environment.
• Prepared to interact with mass care shelter personnel in a compassionate manner.
• Ability to ensure work is conducted in alignment with Red Cross fundamental principles and within established guidelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills along with ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in English. Bilingual (English/Spanish) volunteers needed too!
• Comfortable working independently and able to maintain flexibility in continuously changing environments.

Learn more about this volunteer role, and ALL POSSIBILITIES, at www.redcross.org/volunteer and/or contact Ned Bloom, Volunteer Services at Ned.Bloom@redcross.org. Thank you!

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