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Published 11/12/25 2:06PM

Disaster Sheltering Worker

American Red Cross of Northern California Coastal Region
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near San Leandro, CA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    30+ hours Quarterly
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Cause Areas:
    Crime & Safety, Disaster Relief, Health & Medicine, Veterans
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Willing to complete 3.5 hours of virtual self-paced training required for position

    Description

    Help when disaster hits! This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services (DCS) department. The Sheltering Service Associate is a position assigned to work in person in a Red Cross shelter before, during and/or after a disaster event locally or nationally. Sheltering Service Associates interacts with clients to ensure their needs are met and create a welcoming space for all disaster clients.

    Responsibilities:

    • May include providing support to one or more of the following areas within the shelter:
      • feeding
      • registration
      • dormitory
      • reception
      • supply

    Qualifications:

    • Willing and able to volunteer in person in a disaster shelter before, during and/or after a disaster event.
    • Ability to work in a continuously changing environment in which work priorities may change frequently.
    • Comfortable interacting with people from various diverse background whose lives have been disrupted and many are presenting immediate needs.
    • Comfortable working in a team environment as a frontline worker under the direction of a supervisor
    • Available to sign up for shifts on consecutive days (shifts may be 4, 8 or 12 hours long)

    Location

    On-site

    Disaster Response: Locations Vary

    San Leandro, CA, USA

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