Seeking Volunteers to Help Those Affected By Local Disasters! - Canaan Area
Take Requires
- Trainings to be equipped to support families/individuals who have been displaced by local emergencies including serving stores, home fires, and more
- Sign up for on-call shifts to be available to respond if needed
- Show the utmost compassion and respect for all clients and maintain client confidentiality
- Help connect clients with Red Cross and other responses to make sure their most basic needs are met following the emergency (shelter, food, clothing, medication, etc.) and help make referrals when Red Cross Mental Health, Spiritual Care, and Health Services may be needed
Qualifications
- Passionate about our Red Cross mission
- Basic computer skills
- Effective communication skills
- Flexibility
Benefits
- Disaster response experience with a highly respected organization
Pay
Cash compensation varies based on location and experience.
Schedule
On-call shifts as needed.
Skills
- Compassion
- Respect
- Communication
- Flexibility
Benefits
- Disaster response experience with a highly respected organization
Pay
Cash compensation varies based on location and experience.
Schedule
On-call shifts as needed.
Application
To apply, please sign up at redcross.org/volunteer. If you are not interested in this role, check out other available opportunities at redcross.org/volunteer.
About the Role
The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope; our communities are ready and prepared for disasters; everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products; all members of our armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed; and in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.