Volunteer Disaster Position - Essex, NY

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Every single day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. Whether its one displaced family, thousands of disaster victims, or providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran or support to a military family member, our vital work is made possible by people like you. It is through the time and care of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things.

Imagine the impact you can make as a volunteer by helping people who just lost everything!

As a Disaster Action Team Specialist Volunteer
, you can be a source of refuge and support when it’s needed most. From home fires to storms, unexpected emergencies happen every day, but you can help by getting trained as a Red Cross Volunteer.

• Respond as part of an assigned team to a home fire or other local disaster within two hours of notification
• Deliver immediate direct client assistance in accordance with Red Cross standards and procedures
• Assess the need for additional resources or support and communicate that need to leadership
• Use a Red Cross online portal to enter and maintain client information
• Attend regularly scheduled team/DAT meetings and training sessions as required

• Compassion and patience working with individuals affected by disaster
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and make decisions in a stressful environment
• Ability to work in challenging conditions such as poor air quality, uneven ground, and adverse weather
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Fluency with computer systems and mobile devices
• Respond to fires, floods, or other emergency events
• Must be 18+ with valid driver's license

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