Support disaster volunteers on a national response

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This position supports the Regional Disaster department. The Role of the Disaster Event-Based Volunteer Service Associate is to support the recruitment, intake, scheduling, and placement of Disaster Event-Based Volunteers (D-EBVs), non-disaster local community volunteers, and new organizations.

• Key Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
• Implement recruitment strategies and tactics to recruit Disaster Event Based Volunteers, non-disaster local community volunteers and new organizations to fill open shifts and meet Disaster Relief Operation needs • Fill shifts on DRO shift tool by scheduling D-EBVs and non-disaster Local Community Volunteers • Support D-EBV engagement at work sites by managing the distribution and return of rosters • Support and manage volunteer daily schedules• Support the setup and operation of a Volunteer Intake Center • Support volunteer screening and/or scheduling in a Volunteer Intake Center
• Time Commitment

14 days. Work determined by the scale of the relief operation; a minimum requirement of 8-12 hours per day during the disaster relief operation for multiple, consecutive days. Beyond Regional responses: 12 hour days for extended periods depending on distance. Time and length of commitment will vary by operation.

• Qualifications

Passion for Red Cross mission, desire to assist residents of impacted community, and desire to engage local volunteers to support the community. · Able to follow instructions · Willingness to learn · Proficient in Volunteer Connection · Ability to stand or sit for two-hour periods. · Ability to spend hours writing or typing, reading small print or working on a computer. · Ability to speak clearly on phone and in person. · Able to work under stressful and changing environments.