Seeking Volunteers to Help Those Affected By Local Disasters! - Sullivan County

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.

Responsibilities

• Take trainings to be equipped to support families/individuals who have been displaced by local emergencies including serve 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

Requirements

• Passionate about our Red Cross mission
• Basic computer skills
• Effective communication skills
• Flexibility

Qualifications

This role can provide you with disaster response experience with a highly respected organization.

Skills

• Caring and compassionate
• Flexibility

Benefits

Disaster response experience with a highly respected organization

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified

Contact

If you would like to join the team, please sign up at redcross.org/volunteer. Not the role for you? Check out other available opportunities at redcross.org/volunteer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The American Red Cross aspires to be an organization fully committed to diversity and inclusion by creating and maintaining a diverse, high-performing workforce of employees and volunteers who reflect all communities we serve. Our need for volunteers is constant and our guidelines reflect the latest CDC safety recommendations and follow the national and local government laws. COVID-19 vaccination is strongly encouraged and is required for in-person volunteer roles.