Disaster Relief Duty Officer (Remote Volunteer Role)

Position Overview

When disaster strikes a local community, Disaster Action Team (DAT) Duty Officer volunteers provide immediate logistical and technical support to ensure Red Cross emergency response teams have the tools, coordination, and information needed to help affected families.

This is a fully virtual volunteer role supporting home fires and other emergency responses throughout New Jersey.

What You’ll Do

• Supporting on‑scene volunteers and Red Cross leadership during disaster responses
• Dispatching and coordinating Disaster Action Team volunteers
• Liaising with Red Cross stakeholders and partners to secure needed resources

Who You Are

• Calm, reliable, and comfortable in time‑sensitive situations
• Communicate clearly and work well in a remote, team‑based environment
• Confident coordinating logistics and following established procedures

Time Commitment

• Approximately 1–5 hours per month
• On‑call shifts
• Fully remote