Organization
American Red Cross - Alabama Mississippi Region

Volunteer to join the Disaster Action Team in Perry County, AL

Duration
Recruiting now
Location
Marion, AL

Opportunity Details

Ongoing

In-Person

Recruiting now

Perry County Area, Marion, AL 36756, US

About this Opportunity

Are you looking to do something life-changing in your community, work with a passionate team, and help others when it's needed most? Join us!

The American Red Cross is active in Perry County, AL and we're looking for volunteers to help with disaster relief. We help local families that need food, shelter, clothing and other emergency services after their home was lost in a fire or flood. In addition to helping after a disaster, Red Cross volunteers helped in preventing fires by installing smoke alarms at no cost to families.

Join us and volunteer with the Red Cross today! We work with your schedule and we will support you every step of the way. The training includes online courses and response calls. Watch the video below to see Red Cross volunteers in action, as you too can make a positive influence in your community. We work together as a cohesive unit and as one family. Sleeves Up. Hearts Open. All In.

Disaster Action Team: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yamNDUbsn0

Job Description:

To provide support and assistance to individuals and families who have been impacted by a local disaster.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Works as part of an assigned team to respond to local disasters within two hours
  • Delivers immediate direct client assistance in accordance with Red Cross standards and procedures.
  • Attends regularly scheduled team/DAT meetings by Chapter/Region
  • Commits to being available during assigned shifts, and communicate scheduling conflicts with DAT Leadership

Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated commitment to the Red Cross mission
  • Able to follow Red Cross DAT and other related standards and procedures.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and/or a timely, reliable way to get to the scene.
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location:

  • On the road or work from home

Benefits:

  • Work from home
  • Flexible schedule

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

  • Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
  • People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
  • Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • On call

Company's website:

  • https://www.redcross.org/

Skills/Interests

  • Administrative
  • Web Development

Issue area

  • Disaster Response & Recovery