Volunteer Disaster Action Team Members: Roane County, TN.
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Tennessee Region
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Want to volunteer for the American Red Cross?
This important volunteer position is to ensure adequate support is provided to the responding disaster workforce responsible for delivering Red Cross services to the East Tennessee community.
Apply here: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=108636&h=986&p=2190785
Or Email GiveTime@redcross.org with questions.
This position is responsible for receiving the information regarding a house fire or other local disaster after the event occurs and dispatching the on-call Disaster Action Team in the community to respond and provide comfort and Red Cross Services. This role is also responsible for logging the details of each even in our internal system. The Duty Officer is essential in the delivery of American Red Cross services to people in one of their darkest hours. You are scheduled on a rotation based on your expressed availability.
All volunteers must pass a background check.
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About American Red Cross - Tennessee Region
Location:
2201 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203, 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 itメs 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.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Kingston, TN 37763
DATE POSTED
October 2, 2024
SKILLS
- Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
- Disaster Response
- Crisis Intervention
- Basic Computer Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Typically 12 hour on-call shifts
- On occasions, won't mind taking response calls in the middle of the night. Most home fires occur at night.