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Be the Helping Hand After the Fire - Volunteer as a Red Cross Recovery Team Member (Berks)
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Allentown, PA
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Commitment Details:
1-5 hours per week
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
15
Cause Areas:
Community Development, Disaster Relief
Good For:
Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Description
Our disaster recovery team members support individuals and families who've experienced a home fire or other disaster. They help follow up with the affected party and connect them with community resources.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct follow-up for clients within 72 hours of case being opened by Disaster Action Team or Caseworker.
- May also conduct Intake and provide Financial Assistance to qualified clients if case was not opened by DAT
- Conduct Follow-up and Recovery Planning Services
- Provide Internal Referrals and External Referrals.
- Assist with problem-solving and advocacy upon request
- Use RC Care to document services according to the Client Care Program Standards and Procedures and RC Care Job Tools.
- Services may be provided in person or virtually.
- Work with community recovery partners to plan for community recovery needs and long-term recovery activities.
Time commitment: 1-5 hours/week
To get started as a Red Cross volunteer, please visit: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=152028&h=193&p=592563
Location
On-site
Allentown, Pennsylvania, US
