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Mineola, NY 11501
Make sure families don't face tough times alone. Compassionate and committed individuals needed to support sheltering and feeding efforts after disasters small and large. Volunteers will support the day-to-day activities within a shelter which may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information, or other vital areas within a shelter. Train now to be a Red Cross Shelter Volunteer so you can answer the call directly to help those affected by disasters this hurricane season. Apply to the Mass Care Team Member position today at https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=23066&h=236&p=982003
Date Posted: Jul 15, 2022
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Virtual Opportunity
Want to help the community virtually? Sure thing! Join us to support the disaster recovery of individuals, families, and communities through the activities of Casework and Recovery Planning, Recovery Systems, and Community Recovery. Responsibilities: include but are not limited to: 1. Conduct client interviews: both initial interview and follow-up conversations, according to standards 2. Assess qualifications for direct client assistance 3. Use the Client Assistance System 2.0 to document the assistance and services provided in the client record according to standards 4. Assist with recovery planning, problem-solving and advocacy on request according to standards 5. Provide clients with information and referrals to community partners 6. Learn about the Recovery activities and develop knowledge, skills, expertise in Casework and Recovery Planning, Systems and/or Community Recovery Has the option to work remotely after completing required training Time Commitment: We will be bringing on new volunteers in a slightly different manner than we used to: they will start by taking at least one Virtual Intake shift per week. Shifts are from 8:30am-1:30pm Monday-Friday, and consist of primarily answering calls from clients and taking down basic information to pass on to our caseworkers. They will also be maintaining a spreadsheet tracking all open calls from clients. In addition to this, they will be scheduling a weekly 1hr meeting with their direct supervisor (one of the caseworkers) who will start training them on casework procedures via video call on Microsoft teams. As they progress through the training they will start shifting from supporting virtual intake to following up with and seeing clients (virtually) on their own. Qualifications: 1. Volunteers must be comfortable using their home phone (can be mobile or landline) and computer to work with clients. NOTE: we utilize Google Voice so their personal numbers will NOT be visible to any clients. 2. Volunteers must be comfortable working in a remote environment and speaking to individuals (team members and clients) primarily via phone 3. Must be comfortable with basic technology- we utilize Microsoft Teams extensively and can teach them how to use it, but they will need to have basic technology skills and the confidence to learn how we use it. 4. Demonstrate the ability to work well in stressful situations and in a team-oriented setting. Has the ability to use CAS 2.0. 5. Customer Focus Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of clients, internal and external customers; acts with clients in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with clients and gains their trust and respect. 6. Manages Diversity Treats people equitably; works effectively with diverse populations. Is able to: Sit for 2 hour periods. Length of Apptmt: Minimum of 6 months to 1 year, renewable. Once trained can remain active as long as training is updated as required by chapter Requirement: Remote Support Volunteer (16+ years old) Express interest below! And be sure to ask about American Red Cross's other volunteer opportunities. If you have any question(s), please email us: recruitmentgny@redcross.org or call/text us at (646)875-8051.
Date Posted: Jul 25, 2022
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Hawthorne, NY 10532
Make sure families don't face tough times alone. Compassionate and committed individuals needed to support sheltering efforts this disaster season. Shelter volunteers support the day-to-day activities within a shelter which may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information or other vital areas within a shelter. Train now to be a Red Cross Shelter Volunteer so you can answer the call directly help those affected by disaster. Apply today at https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=41090&h=236&p=982003
Date Posted: Aug 9, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Hawthorne, NY 10532
American Red Cross is looking for great leaders to provide leadership and perform logistics duties during preparedness, response, and recovery within its service area in Rockland County, Westchester County, and the Town of Greenwich). This is the perfect opportunity for volunteers who want to be out in their communities, help with special events, offer administrative support, work independently as well as with a team, and work with logistics! Requirements: Volunteers applying for in-person position assignments must be fully vaccinated Responsibilities: Execute the logistics program within the region Work on vehicle tracking, acquisition of materials, facilities, and warehousing Maintain a list of all fleet vehicles, ensuring routine maintenance is completed on all vehicles and maintaining service records Ordering supplies Facility inspections Local procurement Storing supplies Time Commitment: Daytime (during business hours), Monday through Friday Respond to disasters that happen every day Volunteer in the office
Date Posted: Jun 15, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Hauppauge, NY 11788
The American Red Cross has a special need for volunteers who can support a disaster response to help assess people’s health and provide hands-on care in alignment with their professional unencumbered license ( RN, LPN/LVN, APRN, NP, EMT, paramedic, PA). Please note that you must be licensed in one of the areas listed in the United States in order to be considered for this role. If you are not licensed in the United States you are not eligible for this role. This is not an Emergency Room/hospital/or urgent care environment After a Disaster strikes we have a number of ways you can support our clients. You may assist with activities of daily living, provide health education and help to replace medications, durable medical equipment or consumable medical supplies. COVID-19 AND STAYING SAFE The need for volunteers is constant and continues to evolve as the Red Cross navigates the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The safety of everyone is our top priority and our guidelines reflect the latest CDC safety recommendations. Will you be ready to roll up your sleeves and help? Contact us at recruitmentgny@redcross.org Google Voice - (646) 875-805 www.redcross.org/volunteer
Date Posted: Aug 3, 2022
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