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Dispatch Red Cross Disaster Action Teams (across Oregon and SW Washington)

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ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Cascades Region

DO

Are you a compassionate and calm person that can virtually support their community during local disasters?

Duty Officers are responsible for dispatching Red Cross disaster response volunteers to local disasters (such as home fires or floods) in their communities so they can provide comfort and support by assisting with access to food, shelter, clothing, or supplies.

Duty Officers receive aid requests and determine if Red Cross response is required. If the Duty Officer deems it necessary, they dispatch local Red Cross disaster response volunteers to the scene of a disaster. They then work with on-scene disaster volunteers to support the disaster response and provide technical guidance.

As a virtual position, anyone can be a Duty Officer, no matter their physical distance from the scene of a disaster.

You’ll also need to meet these important qualifications:

  • *Applicants must be located in Oregon and SW Washington*
  • Reliable access to a computer, phone, and internet
  • Ability to listen actively and work well with others
  • Ability to acquire, evaluate, and report information accurately
  • Ability to prioritize tasks in complex, rapidly changing and stressful situations
Why is this position so important?

Most of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are local, personal disasters like home fires. They may not make the news, but we know they are just as devastating to the families affected. Trained and available, Disaster Action Team volunteers are ready to respond to these emergencies, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. From offering a shoulder to cry on, to meeting any immediate needs for shelter or supplies, to connecting people with long term recovery services, our volunteers ensure that families don’t have to face tough times alone.

4 Shifts

  • night / 12:00 AM to 05:45 AM PST
    Weekday and weekend shifts available.
  • morning / 06:00 AM to 11:45 AM PST
    Weekday and weekend shifts available.
  • afternoon / 12:00 PM to 04:45 PM PST
    Weekday and weekend shifts available.
  • evening / 06:00 PM to 11:45 PM PST
    Weekday and weekend shifts available.
  • NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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About American Red Cross - Cascades Region

Location:

3131 N. Vancouver Ave, Portland, OR 97227, 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'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. The Red Cross workforce is made up of over 90% volunteers, meaning our mission is carried out by community members like yourself.

CAUSE AREAS

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

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 4 shifts

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

DATE POSTED

December 10, 2024

SKILLS

  • Disaster Relief Call Center
  • Data Entry
  • Disaster Response
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Verbal / Written Communication
  • Multi-Tasking

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 4 on-call shifts a month (or more if you can!) with each shift being 6-hours in length
  • *Applicants must be located in OREGON and SW WASHINGTON

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