What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer: Urgent Volunteer Disaster Position Available - Catskill, NY position at American Red Cross Eastern New York Region?
Every single day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. Whether its 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.
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We need more people to give their time to neighbors who suddenly need help. When families are left scrambling during disasters, our American Red Cross teams are determined to help them get through the night, then take the first steps toward recovery. That work involves coordination among many volunteers who pull together the necessary resources to respond to an emergency and follow-up for support.
Position Disaster Action Team Member (IN-PERSON RESPONSE)
Disaster Action Teams provide 24-hour emergency response to natioanl and local disasters, particularly house fires, and potential floods ensuring those affected have access to food, shelter, and clothing.
Key Roles
Sign up for 6-hour on-call shift each week!
Requirements
Email joineny@redcross.org
Phone 315-777-0411
The American Red Cross relies on volunteers just like YOU! This is a fulfilling opportunity to meet other volunteers and play a vital role in making sure every community has a disaster team ready for emergencies. If this opportunity isn't the right fit, we have many others! Connect with us through the email or phone number above! Thank you for considering volunteering. Your time can make a world of difference in someone’s life.
This is a volunteer opportunity provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.
,
We need more people to give their time to neighbors who suddenly need help. When families are left scrambling during disasters, our American Red Cross teams are determined to help them get through the night, then take the first steps toward recovery. That work involves coordination among many volunteers who pull together the necessary resources to respond to an emergency and follow-up for support.
Position Disaster Action Team Member (IN-PERSON RESPONSE)
Disaster Action Teams provide 24-hour emergency response to natioanl and local disasters, particularly house fires, and potential floods ensuring those affected have access to food, shelter, and clothing.
Key Roles
- Respond to disaster scenes and other emergencies to assist those affected.
- Interview and assist individuals and families with their disaster-caused emergency needs
- Operate shelter/evacuation centers, provide mass feeding and distribute relief supplies.
- Attend training classes on an ongoing basis.
- You need to be technologically proficient. Specifically in the use of smartphone apps and desktop software.
Sign up for 6-hour on-call shift each week!
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Willingness to interact with potential clients, often in high-stress situations
- Attention to detail
- Flexibility to respond to disasters on short notice
Email joineny@redcross.org
Phone 315-777-0411
The American Red Cross relies on volunteers just like YOU! This is a fulfilling opportunity to meet other volunteers and play a vital role in making sure every community has a disaster team ready for emergencies. If this opportunity isn't the right fit, we have many others! Connect with us through the email or phone number above! Thank you for considering volunteering. Your time can make a world of difference in someone’s life.
This is a volunteer opportunity provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.
