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DCS: Shelter Service Associate-Mid Florida (Lake County & Sumter County)

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ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Central Florida & USVI

  • Qualifications

    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 16 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.

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About American Red Cross - Central Florida & USVI

Location:

3310 W Main Street, Tampa, FL 33607, 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 affected by disaster, 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

Community
Crisis Support
Disaster Relief
Community, Crisis Support, Disaster Relief

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

2848 West Main StreetLeesburg, FL 34748

(28.813124,-81.9133)
 

SKILLS

  • Disaster Relief Care & Shelters

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training

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