Red Cross: Disaster Shelter Response Team Members NEEDED!

What is this role?

Every day, the American Red Cross assists people who face disasters. Shelter response team members support local response activities to provide care and comfort to communities impacted by a natural disaster. Activities within a shelter may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information, or other areas within a shelter.

Why is the role important?

Our disaster shelter response teams are there to provide care and comfort to our communities while displaced during disasters. Natural disasters can strike at any moment, and we are working to prepare our communities in case that happens.

Requirements:

18+ years old

Online training - 4 hours

Attend one shelter team update/virtual meeting per month

Flexible availability

Shelter shifts can be 4-, 6- or 12-hours in our region. Opportunity to deploy outside of our area to help would require a 2-week commitment.