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Emergency Disaster Services Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: The Salvation Army Disaster Services

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 67 people are interested

Persons willing to be trained to respond to disasters/emergencies and help with mass care (feeding and shelter), donations management, crisis management, emergency assistance to survivors, service to relief workers, and referrals to other agencies. Persons will also have opportunities to help with other special events around the area as part of Emergency Disaster Services. Persons will have the opportunity to deployed regionally, nationally, and internationally, depending on availability, to serve those affected by disasters.

For more information, please visit: www.edscentral.org

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About The Salvation Army Disaster Services

Location:

1110 E. Truman Rd., Kansas City, MO 64106, US

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Description

Disaster services program is a 24/7 ministry responding to the needs of those affected and responding to emergencies and disasters, providing spiritual counseling and practical service. Whenever disaster strikes, The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services team stands ready to serve. Whether it is a devastating tornado, house fire, or flooding a Salvation Army canteen full of willing volunteers is shortly on the scene to provide hope. This included feeding those in need, providing shelter, and connecting victims with their loved ones. We stay, we help, we serve, until the job is done.

CAUSE AREAS

Disaster Relief
Emergency & Safety
Faith-Based
Disaster Relief, Emergency & Safety, Faith-Based

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Kansas City, MO 64106

(39.10404,-94.57018)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • The only time commitment is when volunteers are deployed on disasters. Different disaster require different time requirements, which will be told to volunteers prior to disaster deployment.
  • Complete two required training courses, complete online profile, complete a background check.

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