Shelter Volunteer- Wilson, NC

Sheltering Service Volunteer

The Shelter Service Volunteer is a temporary position assigned to work in person in a Red Cross shelter before, during and/or after a disaster event. Shelter Service Associates complete tasks necessary for shelter operations and assist disaster clients. Shelter Service Associates support the day-to-day activities within a shelter which may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information, or other areas within a shelter.

Responsibilities:

• Following worker safety procedures for working in a COVID environment
  • Embodying the fundamental principles of the American Red Cross in their work with clients, disaster responders and partners
  • Providing excellent client service and support the daily maintenance of the shelter operation at the direction of the assigned Shelter Supervisor
  • Using the Shift Tool during the disaster event to report availability and schedule shelter shifts
  • Completing the required virtual self-paced training (3 hours of training total)

Time Commitment: Shifts during time of need. Availability to sign up for shifts on consecutive days (shifts may be 4, 8 or 12 hours long)

Note: Every precaution is taken at shelters to ensure the safety of volunteers and clients with PPE provided.Due to COVID-19 our need for shelter volunteers has increased to adequately serve our local communities during disasters. We need you!

Register today! Visit www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

Find out more! To learn about this, and other ways to serve with the Red Cross, please contact the Volunteer Services team at

VolunteerCarolinas@redcross.org