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Restoring Comfort, One Family at a Time - Disaster Shelter Resident Transition Volunteer-Gulf Shores, AL

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Gulf Shores, AL
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Varies by disaster
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    6
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Crime & Safety, Disaster Relief, Health & Medicine, Veterans
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Language / Cultural Support Available
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Restoring Comfort, One Family at a Time - Disaster Shelter Resident Transition Volunteer-Gulf Shores, AL

    Seeking local volunteers willing to train now in preparation for hurricane season. All Red Cross disaster training is FREE and most is available online.

    **Shelter Resident Transition (SRT) volunteers serve in a short-term, TEMPORARY capacity following large-scale disasters. SRT volunteers help residents in temporary disaster shelters move forward. They explain resources, help identify roadblocks, and work to create individualized action plans.

    This position supports the mission of the American Red Cross by helping individuals and households more quickly transition from a shelter, thus alleviating human suffering by shortening the time of their disaster-caused displacement and jumpstarting their longer-term recovery.

    Location

    On-site

    Location varies by Disaster

    Gulf Shores, AL, USA

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    Instructions:

    Ready When the Time Comes--please volunteer to train now in preparation for hurricane season. All disaster training is FREE and needs to be completed before disaster strikes.

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