DISASTER ACTION TEAM MEMBER (DAT)

Assist Red Cross in delivering mission by alleviating human suffering caused by disasters. Primary responses include single family and multifamily fires.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide timely response to disaster and assist those affected
• Respond to disaster scenes as assigned by Team Leader within two hours
• Meet the needs of those affected by disaster such as the need for shelter and food by providing Red Cross services
• Complete forms related to service
• Provide referrals to other agencies
• Communicate to Team Leader about availability and readiness on a regular basis

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the American Red Cross
• Be able to follow chapter guidance and current Red Cross disaster guidance
• A TEXAS driver's license
• A vehicle or ability to get to the Red Cross office within 15 minutes.

Time Commitment

• Choose your availability on an availability and rotation schedule.

Want to save a life? View this video for a glimpse of this High Priority Position:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFrWvAprx-Q

If you are interested and want to start right away start your application at:http://www.redcross.org/volunteer

Please contact Sylvia Burle Volunteer Servicesat [email protected] or call me at 361-500-5027 so that we can start your Red Cross Journey.