Opportunity:

Disaster Responder in Berks County

Description

Support local disaster responses in your community by volunteering as a Red Cross disaster responder. Our responders provide comfort items and financial assistance for individuals and families who've experienced an emergency like a flood or home fire.


Key Responsibilities:


Disaster Action Teams provide 24-hour emergency response to local disasters, particularly house fires, ensuring that those affected have access to resources for basic necessities such as food, shelter and clothing.


This position is responsible for the tasks involved in the Disaster Action Team program including:



  • Supporting the annual goals, Regional Disaster Officer (RDO) objectives, and regional/chapter plan for DAT services through participation in meetings, projects, and local response activities.

  • Completes all required training and maintains current training standard as DAT program requirements change.

  • Attends regular team meetings and training as required by the region/territory.

  • Completes assigned projects and local response activities according to the needs of the DAT program. (Preparing vehicles, response materials, administrative support of the DAT program and other tasks assigned by the DAT Leader.)

  • This is an in-person volunteer position.


To get started, please visit: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&;a=3238&h=193&p=592563

Current Opportunity Status

Ongoing
Individual or Group
Individual
Date
Starting:Friday, Sep 09, 2022
Minimum age required
18
Minimum Age with Supervision required
18
Volunteer Should Provide
Follow and execute requests received from supervisor with little or no supervision. Adapt to change, negotiate compromise and tolerate ambiguity. Build effective relationships with others who can help with work-related goals. Must sign up for 3 on call shifts per month. Must have a smart phone and be adept at using it. 
Agency Will Provide
Training and all equipment are provided
Skills
Safety/Fire
Available to
AdultsIndividualSeniors
Interests
Adults (26-54)Disaster VictimsFamilies/ParentsYoung Adults (18-25)