Nonprofit
Published 5 months ago
Logistics Transportation Volunteer
Hybrid, Volunteer must be in Rhode Island, US
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Commitment Details:
Regional responses: Shift work determined by the scale of the relief operation; min req of 8-12 hrs per day during disaster relief op for multiple, consecutive days. Beyond Regional Response: 12-14 hr days for extended periods depending on distance.
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
25
Cause Areas:
Disaster Relief
Benefits:
Training Provided
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Description
The purpose of the logistics transportation activity is to maintain, inventory and service Red Cross owned vehicles and track all vehicles used on a disaster relief operation.
Responsibilities:
- Register and track vehicles used on the Disaster Relief Operation electronically.
- Obtain and/or deliver rental vehicles (vans, box trucks, etc.) as requested to DRO work sites and return to rental vendor.
- Courier and deliver/pick up supplies, mail, etc. between DRO work sites.
Qualifications (required):
- Willingness to comply with Red Cross COVID-19 policies for in-person volunteer activities.
- Ability to receive and follow directions, work independently and with a team.
- Computer skills desirable-spreadsheet, excel
- Good organizational skills, responsible and punctual.
- Ability to assist other activities in the delivery and return of vehicles and with mail procedures and processes.
- Ability to implement Transportation Management Standards and Procedures and follow associated job tools including reporting requirements.
- Ability to inspect and operate vehicles and to separate and deliver packages.
- Ability to work with Mass Care on the tracking of ERVs.
- Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer- centric solutions.
- Ability to take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Ability to work with a broad variety of people with diverse backgrounds
- Valid Driver’s License (required for deployment out of region)
Physical Requirements:
- Sit for 2- hour periods
- Spend hours writing, reading small print or working on the computer
- Speak clearly on phone and in person
- Climb two or more flights of stairs
- Drive in day time and at night
Location
Hybrid
Volunteer must be in Rhode Island, US
Associated Location
100 Niantic Ave, Cranston, RI 02907, USA
Suite A
Suite A
