Respond When Disaster Strikes - Join the Disaster Action Team (Spokane County)

Be There When Help Is Needed Most

Join the American Red Cross as a Disaster Action Team (DAT) Responder and provide immediate, on-the-ground support to individuals and families affected by home fires, floods, and other local emergencies. You’ll be part of a team that delivers compassion, comfort, and critical resources when disaster strikes.

What You’ll Do:

• Respond to local disasters, primarily home fires
• Provide emotional support, emergency supplies, and recovery resources
• Work alongside other Red Cross volunteers and first responders
• Represent the Red Cross with professionalism and empathy

What You’ll Need:

• Compassion and a calm presence in stressful situations
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Willingness to complete Red Cross training
• Reliable access to transportation for local responses
• Physical ability to respond in person during your selected shift-day, night, or weekend

Why It Matters:

As a DAT Responder, you’ll be a lifeline for people facing some of the hardest moments of their lives. Your presence and support can make all the difference in helping them begin their recovery.

Apply now: www.redcross.org/volunteer/dat

Watch our video to learn more: Red Cross Disaster Action Teams