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Greene County: The Red Cross needs you to help your neighbors after home fires!

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ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Illinois Region

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When someone is displaced by a home fire, it completely wrecks their world and their sense of safety. Red Cross volunteers show up when people need them the most, offering comfort, care, and helping them secure a safe place to sleep. We need caring volunteers like YOU to provide that care when your neighbors need you. We don't run into burning buildings and we don't put out fires. Our valued partners at your local Fire Department and EMA do that as your first responders. Red Cross people are the second responders, and we look after the people to make sure they will be okay. We show up, we listen, we offer simple care, and open a "case" for the household so the Red Cross can follow up with financial assistance and recovery casework services. If you are a compassionate person who is willing to answer a call for help and show up with another volunteer right away, we want you to join our Disaster Action Team as a responder. We provide the training and support you'll need to do a great job, and you can select your own schedule for when you are willing to be "on call" and when you can't. Let's talk about this great opportunity--please indicate your interest and I'll follow up, or email me at connie.dudgeon@redcross.org

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About American Red Cross - Illinois Region

Location:

Illinois Region, Illinois Region, Chicago, IL 60612, 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

Every single day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. Whether itメs 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

Community
Disaster Relief
Emergency & Safety
Community, Disaster Relief, Emergency & Safety

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

62016

(39.29907,-90.43137)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Approximately 4 hours a week, Training is flexible on your own schedule. Fires and other disasters happen suddenly but you can accept or decline each case.

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