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Published 12/2/25 9:09AM

American Red Cross Disaster Action Team Volunteers Needed in Scott County

AMERICAN RED CROSS
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Scott, VA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disaster Relief, Mental Health
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    American Red Cross Disaster Action Team Volunteers Needed in Scott County

    Disaster Action Teams (DAT) provide emotional support, financial assistance, and information to help families begin the process of recovery. Disaster Action Team (DAT) Specialists respond to local disasters and provide immediate compassion and care to clients.

    Responsibilities

    • Works as part of an assigned team to respond to local disasters within established timelines defined in the Disaster Action Team Program Standards & Procedures.
    • Commits to being available during assigned shifts in RC Respond, the DAT scheduling system, and communicating scheduling conflicts with DAT Leadership.
    • Maintains regular communication with Duty Officer and other members of the team while assigned to an event to ensure continuity and safety.
    • Provides care, comfort and compassion to clients (in accordance with Red Cross standards and procedures).
    • Works with on-scene DAT leader to assess whether additional resources/support are required and communicates those needs to DAT Leadership
    • Completes second responder confirmations in RC Care, the client case work system.
    • Attends regularly scheduled team/DAT meetings as required by Chapter/Region.
    • Maintains RC Care Intake Trainee user access

    Please specify your availability for weekdays and weekends.

    Watch our video to learn more: Disaster Services

    Location

    On-site
    Scott, Virginia, US

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    To sign up today, visit www.redcross.org or email Sherri Dillow, Volunteer Specialist at Sherri.Dillow@redcross.org You can also call or text Sherri at 540-525-6059.

    Please join us...Your community needs YOU!

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