Nonprofit
Published 2/25/26 11:50AM

Disaster Workforce Engagement Team Member

Hybrid, Volunteer must be in Kentucky, US
I Want to Help


  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    This volunteer role takes about 2–4 hours per week. It is flexible and mostly remote.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Disaster Relief
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    About This Role

    The American Red Cross is looking for students and future public service leaders to join our Disaster Workforce Engagement (DWE) Team.

    This volunteer role takes about 2–4 hours per week. It is flexible and mostly remote.

    You will help support the systems that make sure volunteers are trained, ready, and prepared before disasters happen.

    Training is provided. No disaster experience is required.

    Who This Is For

    This opportunity is a good fit for students studying:

    • Public Administration
    • Public Policy
    • Emergency Management
    • Public Health
    • Homeland Security
    • Nonprofit Leadership
    • Organizational Leadership

    What You Will Learn

    In this role, you will gain experience in:

    • Workforce planning
    • Volunteer coordination
    • Tracking training and readiness
    • Supporting disaster response systems
    • Working with leaders in a large nonprofit
    • Understanding how public service systems operate

    These skills are helpful for careers in:

    • Emergency Management Agencies
    • Public Health Departments
    • State and Local Government
    • Federal Government
    • Nonprofit and community leadership

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in Kentucky, US
    Associated Location
    520 E Chestnut St, Louisville, Kentucky, US

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    Instructions:

    Interested in learning more? Visit www.redcross.org/volunteer. Create and submit your volunteer profile. Once submit one of our Kentucky Region Volunteer Services team members will reach out to discuss your volunteer interests and availability.

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