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Disaster Cycle Services - Disaster Spiritual Care Team Member

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near San Jose, CA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays daytime, evenings, Weekends daytime, evenings
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Disaster Relief, Health & Medicine, Religion & Spirituality
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Target Countie(s): San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Monterey, Santa Cruz

    What does a Disaster Spiritual Care volunteer do?

    Provide spiritual care support to individuals and families who have been impacted by a disaster.  

    Assist disaster clients to utilize their own spiritual resources, values and faith during crisis, regardless of one's faith tradition.  

    Facilitate long-term recovery for clients by providing spiritual and emotional support, and connection to local resources.

    We are looking for:

    An endorsed leader of a local faith community, a professional or Board-certified chaplain (paid or unpaid), or a disaster spiritual care provider from a National VOAD member organization.

    Location

    On-site
    2731 N First Street, San Jose, California, US

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the American Red Cross!

    Please complete the volunteer application using the link provided. Once submitted, you will receive an email from the Red Cross with instructions to schedule your volunteer screening.

    For assistance, contact Kelsey Holdway, Recruitment Manager, at kelsey.holdway@redcross.org.

    Thank you for your willingness to make a difference in your community!

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