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Disaster Action Team Member
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Location:
Greenwich, Connecticut, 06830, United States
Organization:
The American Red Cross Greenwich Chapter
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Start date:
July 15, 2008
Sex:
All are welcome
Language(s):
English
Last updated:
July 15, 2008
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End date:
July 15, 2010
Age:
Seniors (65 and over), Adults (18-64), Families
Area of Focus:
Crime, Safety, and Victims’ Issues, Disaster Relief , Health and Medicine
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Description:
Disaster Action Teams -- Whether it's a local single-family fire or a state-wide hurricane, the Red Cross is on the scene providing emergency care and comfort to both victims and emergency workers. The Red Cross Disaster Action Teams are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, helping families and individuals get back on their feet after a major, minor or natural disaster. Emergency assistance may include temporary housing, food, clothing, basic household furnishings, help with health care needs and referrals to other agencies. During large disasters, volunteers are needed to work in shelters and on mobile kitchens, conduct damage assessments, provide medical care and crisis intervention and more. Time commitment varies depending on level of involvement. Training is required and is provided throughout the year and is of no cost to the volunteer.
We do ask that volunteers are able to be on call once per week or per month; although time commitments are always negotiable and flexible. We also ask that volunteers respond to disasters when called, deal with sheltering, food, clothing (as best they can, however they are able), provide assistance when needed, complete disaster assessment and other reports (if necessary) are able to work with those in crisis situations. We offer all our volunteers, free of charge, American Red Cross training courses and certification.
How to Apply:
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Permalink:
http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/130832-100/c
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