Nonprofit
Published 2/18/26 12:33PM

Distribution of Emergency Supplies Service Associate- Volunteer Marketing Role

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near New York, NY
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    1 year (minimum)
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Civic Engagement, Community Development, Conflict Resolution, Disaster Relief, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    21+
    Other Requirements:
    Physical Endurance

    Description

    As a DES Service Associate, you will serve as a member of a temporary work unit on a disaster relief operation to ensure equitable distribution of supplies in a variety of work locations throughout the cycle of the disaster.

    Your Responsibilities in this Role are:

    • Meet the disaster-caused bulk supplies needs of individuals, families, and communities.
    • Organize, plan, and allocate resources to clients while using materials and space effectively.
    • Ensure accuracy in all assigned tasks.
    • Provide feedback on disaster impact and community recovery.
    • Build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.
    • Take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
    • Recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

    As a DES Service Associate, you must be able to:

    • Lift/Carry 20 lb and 50 lbs. multiple times per shift.
    • Stand and/or sit for two-hour periods, walk on uneven terrain, and walk for two miles during a
    • shift.
    • Bend or stoop multiple times per shift.
    • Work outdoors in inclement weather, including extreme heat and/or humidity and/or extreme cold.
    • Step up/down 18 inches and climb two or more flights of stairs.
    • Speak clearly on the phone.

    Location

    On-site

    American Red Cross- Chapters Throughout the Greater NY Region

    New York, NY, USA

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