*Virtual Opportunity* Dispatch volunteers to fire responses outside of Harris County

The Disaster Action Team Duty Officer ensures timely activation and monitoring of local and regional Disaster Action Team (DAT) responses.

Volunteers who service as Duty Officers communicate with both fire departments as well as clients in remote settings. They work to complete the initial assessment of the situation and dispatch volunteers to respond as needed.

Volunteer needed specifically to provide review support for three teams 1) Montgomery, Walker, San Jacinto and Polk Counties, 2) Galveston, Chambers, & Liberty Counties and 3) Fort Bend, Brazoria, Wharton, Matagorda & Colorado Counties. Volunteer does not need to live in those counties to be a member of that team for this role.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to mission of the American Red Cross.
• Ability to remotely monitor and track details of DAT responses
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in complex and stressful situations.
• Proficient with Red Cross systems and online interfaces.
• Sit and/or stand for minimum two-hour periods
• Work for long periods on computer
• Speak clearly on the phone and in person

Time Commitment:

Sign up for at least 1 - 12 hour shift per week.

Recruiting for multiple Teams:

• Montgomery, Walker, Polk and San Jacinto Counties.
• Galveston, Chambers, Liberty Counties
• Fort Bend, Brazoria, Wharton, Matagorda, Colorado Counties