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Flexible Schedule
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San Francisco, CA 94103
Every 8 minutes the American Red Cross responds to a disaster. Our Disaster Action Team (DAT) provide 24-hour emergency response to local disasters, such as home fires. We are looking for compassionate people to respond as soon as possible when the dispatch call comes in. DAT responders will: Go to the scene of a disaster to meet with and participate in the interview of those affected ("clients") Help clients feel that the Red Cross cares and can help them begin their recovery Provide access to resources for necessities (like lost medications, shelter, food, mental health and spiritual care support, and/or financial assistance, when eligible) Experiences you may be exposed to: Fire department activity Noise, water, smoke, smell, ash, etc. Possibly distraught clients Injured or hospitalized people or pets We encourage volunteers to sign up for at least 2 on-call shifts a month. On-call shifts are 6 hours in length. You may or may not be called to respond during that time. Please reach out if you have any questions about this rewarding volunteer opportunity!
Date Posted: May 31, 2024
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Flexible Schedule
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Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Are you organized, flexible, and tech savvy? Would you like to be essential to initiating coordinated assistance during times of disaster? If you answered yes to these questions, then the role of Disaster Action Team (DAT) Duty Officer might be something that interests you. DAT Duty Officers are the lynchpin that holds a Red Cross disaster response together. DAT Duty Officers receive notification from clients and agencies requesting assistance during a fire, flood, or other disaster. They assess the situation and determine eligibility, then deploy the most appropriate resources to provide immediate assistance and damage assessment, initiate recovery planning and health and wellness services. The DAT Duty Officer ensures the response team has the tools, knowledge, and resources they need in order to deliver quality services, all while monitoring the situation and providing support from the comfort of their own home. We offer extensive training and mentorship from experienced volunteer leadership to set you up for success in this essential response role. Our DAT Duty Officers are grouped by territory: Our "South" Duty Officers virtually support responses in the following counties: Santa Clara, Alameda, Merced, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Mateo Our "North" Duty Officers support the following counties: Sonoma, Napa, San Francisco, Marin, Solano, San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Contra Costa
Date Posted: Jul 29, 2024
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Flexible Schedule
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San Francisco, CA 94123
Are you organized, flexible, and tech savvy? Would you like to be essential to initiating coordinated assistance during times of disaster? If you answered yes to these questions, then the role of Disaster Action Team (DAT) Duty Officer might be something that interests you. DAT Duty Officers are the lynchpin that holds a Red Cross disaster response together. DAT Duty Officers receive notification from clients and agencies requesting assistance during a fire, flood, or other disaster. They assess the situation and determine eligibility, then deploy the most appropriate resources to provide immediate assistance and damage assessment, initiate recovery planning and health and wellness services. The DAT Duty Officer ensures the response team has the tools, knowledge, and resources they need in order to deliver quality services, all while monitoring the situation and providing support from the comfort of their own home. We offer extensive training and mentorship from experienced volunteer leadership to set you up for success in this essential response role. Our DAT Duty Officers are grouped by territory: Our "South" Duty Officers virtually support responses in the following counties: Santa Clara, Alameda, Merced, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Mateo Our "North" Duty Officers support the following counties: Sonoma, Napa, San Francisco, Marin, Solano, San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Contra Costa
Date Posted: Jul 29, 2024
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Flexible Schedule
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San Jose, CA 95111
Counties: San Benito, Santa Cruz, Monterey Attend community functions to photographically document Red Cross and key partner participation based on a shot list and photographically document the response, relief and recovery activities of the Red Cross in coordination with the on-site Public Affairs officer. Requirements: Flexible At minimum, photograph one event or disaster operations once a quarter On-call availability needed to document emergency response. Time to sort, upload, and process photos after an event or during disaster Prefer 18+ due to mature material Ideal for Anyone: Opportunity to use photography or videography expertise in service to a nonprofit organization Develop and practice photography or videography skills Increase knowledge of Red Cross Increase one’s portfolio
Date Posted: Aug 1, 2024
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Flexible Schedule
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San Jose, CA 95111
Searching for prospective volunteers based in the San Francisco Bay Area that are interested in gaining exposure in recruitment. Great opportunity to build skills, be a part of a community, and network. Target Counties: San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and Monterey Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week Position Type: Volunteer This is a hybrid position. Working remote and attending in person events. The ideal candidate will be comfortable meeting new people frequently and creating a recruitment network. They should have excellent organizational skills in order to build and maintain a pipeline of prospective candidates. Help recruit new volunteers by planning, facilitating, and participating in community events such as college fairs, health fairs, presentations, and etc. Responsibilities Develop and execute recruitment strategies Conduct interviews via phone, online meeting (Microsoft Teams), or in-person Qualify or reject candidates based on interview feedback and resume reviews Serve as point of contact for questions Attend in-person events and/or online recruitment events Contact prospective volunteers via calls and emails Ideal for someone with: Effective communication skills Strong organizational and interpersonal skills Experience working with Microsoft Office suite Available during weekdays, evenings, or weekends
Date Posted: Jul 12, 2024