Seeking Volunteers to Support Families Separated by International Conflicts - Anywhere in Vermont

Description

Your local American Red Cross office is seeking volunteers to assist with supporting families who have been separated due to international conflict or emergencies. Are you a good listener with a desire to work with diverse populations? This could be a great way for you to give back to your community in a meaningful way.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews with clients to gather the details to initiate a search for their loved ones.
• Search for missing relatives in your community through: reviewing and analyzing case details in the case management database, conducting home visits, speaking with community members, and contacting organizations serving refugees and migrants.
• Deliver Red Cross Family News Messages to clients from their relatives, as well as collect replies.
• Keep clients informed of the progress made on their cases.
• Deliver news to clients on the results of their search.
• Enter new case information and case updates into case management database accurately and thoroughly.
• Provide competent, high quality, and efficient casework services to clients while displaying empathy and adhering to the Fundamental Principals of the Red Cross as well as the program standards and guidance set forth by National Headquarters.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented
• Passionate about our Red Cross mission
• Has computer skills
• Has effective communication skills

Benefits

• Professional casework experience with a highly respected organization

Schedule

The schedule for this role can vary based on the needs of the community and the availability of the volunteer.

Pay

The pay for this role is commensurate with experience.

Benefits

• CDC safety recommendations
• Follows national and local government laws
• Coverage under the American Red Cross insurance policy

Pay

The pay for this role is commensurate with experience.

Application

To apply, please sign up at redcross.org/volunteer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The American Red Cross is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.