Help in emergency shelters when disasters occur

Purpose:

• The position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services (DCS) department. The sheltering Service Associate (SA) is a termporary position assigned to work in-person at a Red Cross shelter before, during, and/or after a disaster event. Sheltering Service Associates complete the tasks necessary for shelter operations and interacts with clients to ensure their needs are met. Sheltering Service Associates support the day-to-day activities within a shelter, which can include working in receiption, registration, feeding, dormitory, information or other areas within a shelter.

Responsibilities: Responsibilites vary depending on assignment

• .May include providing support to one or more of the following areas within the shelter:
  • Reception
  • Registration
  • Dormitory

Requirements:

• Background Check
• Orientation and Training
• Time Commitment Local:
  • Mininum of 5 days working. 6 to 12 hour shifts (length of shifts varies depending on the type of incident and how early in the disaster response) Local
  • Beyond region: minimum of 14 days working 12 hour shifts (volunteer to deploy)

Private Group Details:

• Group Size Range: 1 - 50+
• Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
• Event can be held at organization location(s)
• Event can be held virtually
• No Donation