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Disaster Relief Shelter Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: The American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania
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The Shelter Service Associate is a temporary position assigned to work in person in a Red Cross shelter before, during and/or after a disaster event this hurricane/wildfire season. Shelter Service Associates complete tasks necessary for shelter operations and provide assistance for disaster clients. Shelter Service Associates support the day-to-day activities within a shelter which may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information, or other areas within a shelter
Responsibilities
* Embodying the fundamental principles of the American Red Cross in their work with clients, disaster responders and partners
* Providing excellent client service and support the daily maintenance of the shelter operation at the direction of the assigned Shelter Supervisor
* Using the Shift Tool during the disaster event to report availability and schedule shelter shifts
* Completing the required virtual self-paced training (3 hours of training total)
Time Commitment
Local: Minimum of 5 days working 4-, 6- or 12-hour shifts
Beyond region: MINIMUM OF ``14 DAY WORKING 8-12 HOUR SHIFTS WHILE DEPLOYED DURING DISASTER
***The Red Cross will cover travel, lodging and meals while volunteer is deployed during disaster relief efforts***
Required for those available for 14 days beyond their region only. Travel may be outside of home state.
Required Qualifications:
* Ability to build appropriate and effective relationships with co-workers and shelter residents.
* Ability to support and correct performance, manage conflict and ask for help early on so that workflow and service delivery does not impact shelter residents or the shelter community.
* Demonstrates clear, concise, and effective written and verbal communication.
* Lift / carry 20 lbs. multiple times/shift.
* Stand and or sit for two-hour periods and walk for two miles during a shift.
* Walk on uneven terrain.
* Work outdoors in inclement weather, extreme heat and/or humidity and/or extreme cold.
* Climb two or more flights of stairs.
* Speak clearly on phone and in person.
* Work for long periods on computer and/or reading small print and/or writing.
* Drive in daytime and at night
* Minimum 18 years of age
* Availability to sign up for shifts on consecutive days (shifts may be 4, 8 or 12 hours long)
* Willing to complete 3 hours of virtual self-paced training required for position
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About The American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania
Location:
2201 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222, 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
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
Community,
Disaster Relief,
Homeless & Housing
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
2801 Liberty Ave.Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(40.456745 ,-79.97478 )
DATE POSTED
November 13, 2024
SKILLS
- Disaster Cleanup
- Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
- Facilities Management
- Disaster Response
- Hospitality
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1 year
- Please do not apply unless you can and or willing to do the following: Complete 8 hours of online training prior before deployment is considered Must be free to deploy for a 14 days period. Travel may be outside of home state.