Urgent Disaster Position Available - Germantown, NY

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Imagine the impact you can make as a volunteer by helping people who just lost everything!!!

As a Disaster Action Team Specialist Volunteer, you can be a source of refuge and support when it’s needed most. From home fires to storms, unexpected emergencies happen every day, but you can help by getting trained as a Red Cross Volunteer

Duties:

• Respond as part of an assigned team to a home fire or other local disaster within two hours of notification
• Deliver immediate direct client assistance in accordance with Red Cross standards and procedures
• Assess the need for additional resources or support and communicate that need to leadership
• Use a Red Cross online portal to enter and maintain client information
• Attend regularly scheduled team/DAT meetings and training sessions as required

Time Commitment:

-Participate in at least one DAT call a month

Requirements:

• Compassion and patience working with individuals affected by disaster
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and make decisions in a stressful environment
• Ability to work in challenging conditions such as poor air quality, uneven ground, and adverse weather
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Fluency with computer systems and mobile devices
• Respond to fires, floods, or other emergency events
• Must be 18+ with valid driver's license

Still have questions?

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.