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Red Cross seeking Shelter Heroes to serve our communities in need for South Texas - Harlingen areas
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Texas Gulf Coast Region
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Required: Willing and able to volunteer in person in a disaster shelter before, during and/or after a disaster event.
- Ability to work in a continuously changing environment in which work priorities may change frequently.
- Comfortable interacting with people from various diverse background whose lives have been disrupted and many are presenting immediate needs.
- Comfortable working in a team environment as a frontline worker under the direction of a supervisor Valid Driver’s License (required for Divisional and National Deployments)
- Minimum 18 years of age.
- Available to sign up for shifts on consecutive days (shifts may be 4, 8 or 12 hours long) Willing to complete 3.5 hours of virtual self-paced training required for position.
- Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
- Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross Policies Refer to the Physical Capacity Grid for physical and emotional requirements. I would love to connect with you and answer any questions you may have to ensure we find the right opportunity for you!
With Gratitude,
Sylvia Burle
Division Recruitment Lead
361-500-5027
sylvia.burle@redcross.org
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About American Red Cross - Texas Gulf Coast Region
Location:
2700 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77098, 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. La Cruz Roja Americana previene y alivia el sufrimiento humano frente a emergencias movilizando el poder de los voluntarios y la generosidad de los donantes.
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.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
6914 W. Expressway 83Harlingen, TX 78552
DATE POSTED
October 30, 2024
SKILLS
- Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
- Safety & Disaster Education
- Search & Rescue
- Supply Chain Logistics
- Disaster Response
- Operations
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 week up to 14 days deployment. Volunteer can extend should volunteer want to continue on deployment for additional days and or weeks.
- Commit to a Sheltering position for 2-Week Deployment- Must be 18 years old or older. Willingness to complete Shelter Group Activity Position (GAP) training. Gray-Skies only. Engagement by Project Engagement Lead. Need Determined by Project Goals.