Be the Helping Hand After the Fire - Volunteer as a Red Cross Recovery Team Member (Union)

Our disaster recovery team members support individuals and families who've experienced a home fire or other disaster. They help follow up with the affected party and connect them with community resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct follow-up for clients within 72 hours of case being opened by Disaster Action Team or Caseworker.
• May also conduct Intake and provide Financial Assistance to qualified clients if case was not opened by DAT
• Conduct Follow-up and Recovery Planning Services
• Provide Internal Referrals and External Referrals.
• Assist with problem-solving and advocacy upon request
• Use RC Care to document services according to the Client Care Program Standards and Procedures and RC Care Job Tools.
• Services may be provided in person or virtually.
• Work with community recovery partners to plan for community recovery needs and long-term recovery activities.

Time commitment: 1-5 hours/week

To get started as a Red Cross volunteer, please visit: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=152028&h=193&p=592563