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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
This position supports the Regional Volunteer Services department. Assists the implementation of the regional volunteer recruitment plan by performing volunteer recruitment activities to attract a skilled, talented and diverse volunteers workforce to service in all lines of business around the organization. Assists in the development and implementation of volunteer workforce recruitment activities. Recruits volunteers for all lines of service and departments. Meets with Volunteer Management team to determine targeted recruitment needs in the region. Proactively recruits new volunteers for general and specific volunteer opportunities. Recruits current volunteers for new opportunities and leadership positions. Researches outreach events and fairs. Reaches out to community groups to set up recruitment presentations. Plans and carries out recruitment events in communities served by the region, for both identified partner groups and open-call interest meetings. Promotes volunteer opportunities at community events. Advertises and markets for open-call events. 5-10 hours per month Meetings and presentations will primarily be Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Limited additional events may be available after hours or on weekends.
Date Posted: 2024-03-29
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services (DCS) department. Most of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are local, personal disasters like home fires. Disaster Action Teams (DAT) provide emotional support, financial assistance, and information to help families begin the process of recovery. The Disaster Action Team (DAT) Duty Officer ensures timely activation and monitoring of local and regional DAT responses. The Duty Officer supports the DAT program either at the chapter/territory or region level. Responsibilities Leadership Triages requests received to determine if Red Cross action is required; may decide if Red Cross will respond via DAT. Uses event triggers such as size, scope, and type of event to escalate the DAT response when necessary. Works with on-scene DAT leadership to support the response and provide technical guidance. May support and train new Duty Officers. Liaises necessary information to leadership and other stakeholders May be tasked with composing Initial Incident Reports (IIR) dependent upon regional processes Ensures response compliance in accordance with the DAT Standards and Procedures Maintains close working relationship with DAT Regional Program Lead, Chapter/Territory DAT Coordinators and Regional RC Respond Application Lead to ensure responders are identified and scheduled. Functional Documents incoming disaster notification and ensures their assignment as the Duty Officer in the call record in RC Respond. Manages all DAT calls and activities in RC Respond Identifies available DAT responders and dispatches team to ensure appropriate resourcing to meet client needs. Activates Disaster Health Services, Disaster Mental Health, Disaster Spiritual Care, and Public Affairs when requested. Maintains ongoing communication with all assigned responders and ensures timely updates are reflected in the RC Respond call record to reflect movement to a status of On Scene and Off Scene. May be required to monitor activity across multiple DAT responses. Monitors all active calls while assigned, moving them to a status of Closed upon completion in RC Respond. If an event has not concluded, provide necessary information upon shift change. Notifies Chapter and Regional staff of significant events, and contributes to an Initial Incident Report, when appropriate. Manages availability by registering for shifts in RC Respond. Attends regularly scheduled team/DAT meetings as required by Chapter/Region. Maintains RC Respond Duty Officer user access
Date Posted: 2024-03-29
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Flexible Schedule
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Houston, TX 77098
This position supports the Regional Biomedical Services department. This opportunity requires participation in in-person activities and/or performing work in a Red Cross facility. To safely transport blood from collection sites to the lab for processing and/or deliver blood or blood products to hospital customers. Responsibilities Transport blood from collection site to Red Cross laboratory Transport finished blood or blood products to hospital customers as routine or "stat" deliveries Pick up empty boxes from hospitals as necessary Deliver supplies to blood collection sites as needed Complete required paperwork and obtain signatures as necessary Communicate with Red Cross staff on feedback from customers or any urgent issues Drive in a safe and responsible manner as a representative of the American Red Cross
Date Posted: 2024-03-29
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Flexible Schedule
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Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Purpose This position supports the Regional SAF department. Inform and educate Red Cross partners, military members and their families by conducting briefings at a variety of community venues. Responsibilities Support the Red Cross mission Deliver information about Red Cross programs and services Answer questions in public forums (deployment briefings; Family Readiness meetings; Welcome briefings) and in "face-to-face" format such as community and deployment fairs, with audience size varying from small to very large numbers. Provide appropriate referrals Maintain professionalism and conduct as stated in Red Cross policy Time Commitment Time commitment will vary depending on community events. Qualifications Willingness to comply with Red Cross COVID-19 policies for in-person volunteer activities. Willing and able to support the Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) mission and have an awareness of and appreciation for military culture, military families, and veterans' issues Ability to communicate effectively in a public setting; enjoys public speaking Comfortable presenting to large and small audiences Ability to interact effectively with culturally diverse audiences Computer skills and working knowledge of Power Point preferred Flexible and able to adapt quickly to schedule changes Knowledge of Red Cross policy Knowledge of military and community resources Length of Appointment 1 year commitment, renewable
Date Posted: 2024-03-29
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Flexible Schedule
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Victoria, TX 77901
This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. Save lives and prevent injuries by providing free education to community members by working with paid and volunteer staff and following program guidance. The Preparedness Division provides appropriate preparedness programming within a community to assist community members to prepare for disasters and other emergencies. This position is responsible for the tasks involved to implement the preparedness program including: Support the annual preparedness goals, Regional Disaster Officer (RDO) objectives, and regional/chapter plan for preparedness programming through participation in meetings, projects, and local preparedness activities Execute assigned projects and local preparedness activities according to the activities you are trained in: Hands-Only CPR, Ready Rating or Be Red Cross Ready Presentations Complete tasks such as implementing preparedness activities, meeting with partners to build relationships, conducting inventory, and procuring or receiving necessary preparedness supplies
Date Posted: 2024-03-29