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Disaster Relief Volunteers - Needed for local and national disaster response.

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ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross

  • 3 people are interested
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Red Cross Disaster Relief volunteers support people affected by home fires, storms, and countless other crises. As more people rely on the Red Cross for help, the need for compassionate Disaster Relief volunteers has never been greater.

We are actively recruiting and training for local, year-round response and for large-scale disaster response occurring anywhere in the country. Volunteers can volunteer in multiple positions, or just one.

DISASTER RELIEF VOLUNTEERS

Year-Round Disaster Action Team (DAT) Member: Provide year-round, in-person emergency response to individuals impacted by local disasters (primarily home fires). Volunteers provide emergency financial assistance, emotional support, and connection to Red Cross and community resources to support client recovery.

  • Time Commitment: On-call at least 6-8 shifts each month. The length of a shift varies by county but is typically 6-12 hours.


Disaster Shelter Volunteer:
During large-scale disasters, support the day-to-day activities within a shelter. This may include reception, registration, feeding, or other areas with a shelter.

Time Commitment:

  • Local (within 60 miles): Multiple local shifts of 4-12 hours each
  • Outside the Region/Deployment: Minimum of 14 days working 10-12 hour shifts (the Red Cross arranges travel and pays expenses).


Disaster Assessment Volunteer:
These volunteers are boots on the ground after a disaster and provide critical data to support the relief operation by safely assessing damage to homes.

Time Commitment:

  • Local (within 60 miles): Multiple local shifts of 4-12 hours each
  • Outside the Region/Deployment: Minimum of 14 days working 10-12 hour shifts (the Red Cross arranges travel and pays expenses).

Apply online at www.redcross.org/volunteer. Contact amy.korb@redcross.org for more information.

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About American Red Cross

Location:

2425 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28203, US

Mission Statement

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

Description

Vision Statement

The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that...

...all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope;
...our communities are ready and prepared for disasters;

...everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products;

...all members of our armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed; and

...in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.

CAUSE AREAS

Crisis Support
Disaster Relief
Emergency & Safety
Crisis Support, Disaster Relief, Emergency & Safety

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Troy, NC 27371

(35.358475,-79.89449)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training

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