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Answer the Call. Change a Life. Join our Disaster Action Team.

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

    Available Times:
    Weekdays daytime, evenings, Weekends daytime, evenings
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    1-5+ hours a month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    3
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disaster Relief, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+, International Volunteers
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Have a drivers license and reliable transportation

    Description

    Answer the Call. Change a Life. Join our Disaster Action Team.

    This position supports the Regional Disaster Services department. Most of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are local, personal disasters like home fires. Disaster Action Teams (DAT) provide emotional support, financial assistance, and information to help families begin the process of recovery. Disaster Action Team (DAT) Specialists respond to local disasters and provide immediate compassion and care to clients. Available in most counties.

    *Can reside anywhere in Steuben or surrounding counties*

    General Qualifications for all Specialists (required):

    • Comfortable working independently and within a team.
    • Ability to work with a broad variety of people with diverse backgrounds.
    • Ability to have good organizational and time management skills.
    • Ability to listen actively and work well with others.
    • Ability to function in a dynamic and stressful environment.
    • Ability to appropriately involve others in managing problems and conflict.
    • Ability to acquire, evaluate, and report information accurately.
    • Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies.
    • Refer to the Physical Capacity Grid for physical and emotional requirements.

    Location

    On-site

    Steuben & surrounding counties

    Hornell, NY 14843, USA

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