Kansas City - Be a Critical Part of a the Local Disaster Response Team Right from Your Home

What is it?

The Disaster Duty Officer is a lifeline to people affected by local disasters, typically home fires. Often, the Duty Officer is the first point of contact for the affected family members after a home fire or other local disaster. After taking the initial call and collecting basic information, the Duty Officer will then dispatch other local volunteers to meet the needs of clients impacted by a disaster.

Duty Officers help by phone to coordinate Red Cross volunteers to be dispatched in person to meet with those affected by a home fire. Those volunteers then give the families comfort, resources and hope. As a Duty Officer, you don’t even need to leave your home to help people; all you need is a phone, computer and internet access.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older
• Comfortable with computers and phones with a reliable internet connection.
• Ability to multitask, trouble shoot and detail oriented.
• Capable of providing steady support in a highly emotional situation.
• Training provided both online courses and hands on with experienced volunteers​​​​​​​
• Choose from 6 hour shifts available 24/7

What Our Volunteers Are Saying

• "Being able to help someone in one of their greatest times of need is a feeling like no other" ~Charlie V.
• "I may not have money to give, but I have time." ~Taylor W.
• "It’s a wonderful feeling being able to help someone affected by a home fire, who literally, may only have the clothes on their back." ~Julie M.

How to get started

• • Complete the online application at www.redcross.org/volunteer
  • Or for any questions contact our Volunteer Recruitment Representative
  • Email: recruitmoar@redcross.org Call/Text: 314-516-2800

Volunteer from home and make a positive impact on someone's life!