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Logistics Team Member for Disaster -- Centre County

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near State College, PA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Crime & Safety, Disaster Relief
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    The purpose of this position is to provide support to Disaster Cycle Services workers in performing logistics leadership during preparedness, response, and recovery within a region.

    • Participate on team responsible for the execution of the logistics program within the region.
    • Support vehicle tracking, acquisition of materials, facilities and warehousing.
    • Additional duties as assigned, which could include:
      • Maintaining a list of all fleet vehicles
      • Ensuring routine maintenance is completed on all vehicles
      • Maintaining service records relating to vehicles
      • Ordering supplies
      • Facility inspections
      • Local procurement
      • Storing supplies

    Qualifications:

    • Willingness to comply with Red Cross COVID-19 policies for in-person volunteer activities.
    • Good organizational skills, responsible and punctual.
    • Ability to participate and contribute in regular meetings.
    • Ability to work independently and within a team.
    • Demonstrates active listening skills.
    • Ability to implement Standards and Procedures and follow associated job tools including reporting requirements.
    • Ability to complete assigned tasks.
    • Ability to place orders for goods and services.
    • Familiarity with proper moving of materials in a warehouse.
    • Ability to learn how to in identify, organize, plan & allocate resources.
    • Familiarity with or working knowledge of shipping, receiving and storing material.

    To get started: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=136714&h=193&p=1899125

    Location

    On-site
    State College, PA, USA

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