Red Cross: Local Disaster Response Volunteer - Long Beach, South Bay

Disaster Action Team (DAT) members serve as a disaster responder to provide 24-hour immediate support and assistance to individuals and families who have been impacted by a home fire or other local disaster. Volunteers sign up to be on-call for 6-hour shifts, 4 times a month. This opportunity is great for anyone interested in emergency management.

DAT/SP-specific Responsibilities:

• Works as part of an assigned team to respond to local disasters within established timelines defined in the Disaster Action Team Program Standards & Procedures.
• Maintains regular communication with Duty Officer and other members of the team while assigned to an event to ensure continuity and safety.
• Provides care, comfort, and compassion to clients (in accordance with Red Cross standards and procedures).
• Works with on-scene DAT SV/MN to assess whether additional resources/support are required and communicates those needs to DAT Leadership.
• Completes second responder confirmations in RC Care, the client case management system.
• Attends regularly scheduled team/DAT meetings as required by Chapter/Region.
• Maintains RC Care Intake Trainee user access.

Watch our video to learn more: Disaster Cycle Services Volunteer