Help individuals and families impacted by home fires and other disasters.

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Description

Disaster Action Team Member

Assist Red Cross in delivering mission by alleviating human suffering caused by disasters. Primary responses include single family and multi family fires.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide timely response to disaster and assist those affected
  • Respond to disaster scenes as assigned by Team Leader within two hours
  • Meet the needs of those affected by disaster such as the need for shelter and food by providing Red Cross services
  • Complete forms related to service
  • Provide referrals to other agencies
  • Communicate to Team Leader about availability and readiness on a regular basis

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the American Red Cross
  • Be able to follow chapter guidance and current Red Cross disaster guidance

Time Commitment

  • Choose your availability on an availability and rotation schedule
  • A typical fire response lasts 3-4 hours depending on travel 

 

To join the Red Cross, follow this link: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=761&h=172&p=122023 

Details

Get Connected Icon 18 and older
Get Connected Icon Is Not Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: Response needed, despite weather.
Get Connected Icon Is Not Wheelchair Accessible