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Published 11/13/25 9:27AM
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Disaster Action Team (DAT) Member - Washington DC

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Washington, DC
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    Varies depending on disaster frequency. Flexible up to 1 year.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Disaster Relief
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Disaster Action Team (DAT) Member - Washington DC

    Disaster Action Teams provide 24-hour emergency response to local disasters, particularly house fires, ensuring that those affected have access to resources for basic necessities such as food, shelter and clothing.

    This position is responsible for the tasks involved in the Disaster Action Team program including:

    1. Supporting the annual goals, RDO objectives, and regional/chapter plan for DAT services through participation in meetings, projects, and local response activities.
    2. Completes all required training and maintains current training standard as DAT program requirements change.
    3. Attends regular team meetings and training as required by the region/territory.
    4. Completes assigned projects and local response activities according to the needs of the DAT program. (Preparing vehicles, response materials, administrative support of the DAT program and other tasks assigned by the DAT Leader.

    Ability to:

    • Follow and execute requests received from supervisor with little or no supervision.
    • Adapt to change, negotiate compromise and tolerate ambiguity.
    • Build effective relationships with others who can help with work-related goals.
    • Team member may work towards the DAT Service Associate response position.

    Location

    On-site
    Disaster Action Team (DAT) Member - Washington DC, Washington, District of Columbia, US

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