Volunteer Opportunity

Help Utica neighbors recover from fires and other disasters!

On-site
Volunteer must be in or near Utica, NY
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Published 5 months ago

Details at a Glance

Schedule
Weekdays
Time Commitment
A few hours per month
Recurrence
Recurring
Benefits
Training Provided

Description

Help Utica neighbors recover from fires and other disasters!

This is an incredible opportunity to help neighbors facing a disaster!! The American Red Cross is committed to providing volunteer support to families in crisis. YOU can be a lifeline for friends, neighbors, and strangers.

Position: Disaster Action Team (DAT)

Duties:

*County based position

*Go to local disaster locations and assess needs of affected families.

*Report client needs to disaster teams and supervisors, so clients can be connected with monetary, medical or emotional support.

Commitment:

*Attend monthly meeting with team.

*Commit to responses at least a couple of times each month, IF needed.

*Complete series of virtual self-led trainings.

Qualifications:

*Comfortable with phone & computer for communication.

*Stable interaction with diverse clients facing stressful situations.

*Age 18+ with valid license in order to respond to disasters quickly.

The American Red Cross relies on volunteers just like YOU! This is a great opportunity to meet other volunteers and help others! If this opportunity isn't the right fit, we have many others! Connect with us!


Have Questions?

Email Us: joineny@redcross.org

This is an incredible opportunity to help neighbors facing a disaster!! The American Red Cross is committed to providing volunteer support to families in crisis. YOU can be a lifeline for friends, neighbors, and strangers.

Position: Disaster…

Location

On-site

American Red Cross of Eastern New York

Utica, NY, USA
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