Volunteer Disaster Position Available - Wilmington, NY

Imagine the impact you can make as a volunteer by helping people who just lost everything!!!

As a Disaster Action Team Specialist Volunteer, you can be a source of refuge and support when it’s needed most. From home fires to storms, unexpected emergencies happen every day, but you can help by getting trained as a Red Cross Volunteer

Duties:

• Respond as part of an assigned team to a home fire or other local disaster within two hours of notification
• Deliver immediate direct client assistance in accordance with Red Cross standards and procedures
• Assess the need for additional resources or support and communicate that need to leadership
• Use a Red Cross online portal to enter and maintain client information
• Attend regularly scheduled team/DAT meetings and training sessions as required

Requirements:

• Compassion and patience working with individuals affected by disaster
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and make decisions in a stressful environment
• Ability to work in challenging conditions such as poor air quality, uneven ground, and adverse weather
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Fluency with computer systems and mobile devices
• Respond to fires, floods, or other emergency events
• Must be 18+ with valid driver's license

Have Questions?

Email us at joineny@redcross.org

Or Call: 315-777-0411

Watch our video to learn more: Local Disaster Action Team (before COVID)