Volunteer Information and Planning Team Member

Job Title: Information & Planning Volunteer

Location: Southwestern Pennsylvania
Reports To: Information & Planning Team Leader, DCS Southwestern PA
Job Type: Part-time (Volunteer)
Time Commitment: Weekdays between 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.; field work may be needed during the first 72 hours of a disaster

Purpose:

Help gather and organize disaster-related data to support planning and decision-making during disaster response and recovery. Your work helps ensure effective service delivery and supports reporting to donors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect and analyze disaster data (damage, needs, response effectiveness)
• Support planning activities and help create response strategies
• Use Red Cross technology platforms (e.g., RC View, DSARS) to manage information
• Assist with sharing updates and reports with teams and partners
• Provide planning support during both routine operations and disaster events

Qualifications:

• Able to follow instructions and work independently
• Comfortable with change and ambiguity
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Respectful of diversity and inclusion
• Willing to work toward a service associate role in Mass Care
• Basic computer and data entry skills preferred

Training Provided:

• Disaster Cycle Services: An Overview
• Data Collection (Form 5266)
• RC View for Viewers (when available)

Commitment:

• Minimum 3-month term preferred
• Can remain active as long as training is kept up to date