Southern Missouri - Want to be a Front-line Responder to Disasters? Become a DAT Member!
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Volunteers Needed to Help Families when affected by Home Fires/DisasterDo you want to make a direct, front-line impact in your community? Here’s an opportunity to respond on-scene with other volunteers to house fires (or other local disasters). Apply at https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=3693&h=956&s=22005 today!ResponsibilitiesWorks as part of an assigned team to respond to local disasters within two hours.Works with on-scene lead to assess whether additional resources/support are required and communicate those needs to DAT Leadership.Attends regularly scheduled team/DAT meetings as required by Chapter/Region.Commits to being available during assigned shifts and communicates scheduling conflicts with DAT Leadership.Other responsibilities as assigned by DAT Leadership.QualificationsDemonstrated commitment to mission of the American Red CrossRemains current with all required training and ready to respond reliably when on callAble to follow Red Cross DAT and other related standards and proceduresAbility to learn and use Red Cross systems, in-paper and onlineAbility to work in challenging and stressful conditions such as poor air quality, uneven ground, adverse weather, etc.Must have a valid driver's license and/or reliable transportation.Physical RequirementsStand for two-hour periodsWalk on uneven terrain, up to two miles a shift.Work in extreme weather conditions, hot or coldSpend hours writingSpeak clearly on the phone and in personDrive in daytime and at nightWhat Our Volunteers Are Saying"Being able to help someone in one of their greatest times of need is a feeling like no other" ~Charlie V."It’s a wonderful feeling being able to help someone affected by a house fire, who literally, may only have the clothes on their back." ~Julie M.How to get start
About American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas
Every single day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. Whether itﾒs 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 or through the generosity of blood donors, providing critical blood to people in need, 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.
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