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Disaster Cycle Services Duty Officer (aka Dispatcher) Support local disaster responses from your home!
Do you reside in Eastern NY and have a strong desire to volunteer with Red Cross?
Liaise with local authorities by phone and computer, serving critical communications need.
Dispatch and support Red Cross disaster responders.
PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A VIRTUAL VOLUNTEER POSITION.
Responsibilities:
Process requests from local authorities, determining if Red Cross action is warranted based on event triggers (i.e., size, scope, and type of event). All training provided, along with back-up support as needed.
Dispatch disaster response teams & resources and provide remote support.
Complete and share documentation.
Attend regularly scheduled meetings and stay current on all training.
Additional related duties as discussed with supervisor.
Commitment:
Please understand that this is a volunteer opportunity ONLY
Virtual regional VOLUNTEER position using home phone and Internet covering the entire Easter NY Region.
Customizable on-call three 4-6 hour shifts per month which you schedule. If nothing happens during your window of availability, go about your normal day. But if there is an event, the expectation is you can put aside what you are doing to respond.
Qualifications:
Must reside in Eastern NY
Minimum age 18.
Access to smart phone, computer, and Internet with ability to send/receive text messages.
Willingness to use/learn new technology required for event documentation and support.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Comfortable working independently.
Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
About American Red Cross - Eastern New York Region
Location:
33 Everett Road, Albany, NY 12205, 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
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.
