Be the Comfort in the Storm: Become a Shelter Volunteer! - Elmore County

Make a difference during times of need! Disasters are unpredictable, which is exactly why it’s critical to have a trained and ready volunteer workforce to provide relief at a moment’s notice. You can help by getting trained now to provide in-person support in a Red Cross shelter before, during, and/or after a disaster event. Shelter Service Associates support the day-to-day activities within a shelter by completing tasks necessary for shelter operations while interacting with clients to ensure their needs are met. Responsibilities vary depending on assignment, but may include:

• • Reception: Welcoming, registering, and supporting shelter clients.
  • Dormitory: Managing sleeping arrangements.
  • Feeding: Helping with meal distribution.
  • Information: Providing updates and assistance.
  • Supply: Handling and organizing supplies.

Requirements:

• • Be comfortable working with diverse populations under stressful conditions.
  • Hold a valid driver’s license (required for divisional and national deployments).

Time Commitment: Flexible to work shifts before, during, and after disaster events. The hours are long and may include consecutive 8-12 hours shifts. If interested in deploying to support larger-scale disaster events, a commitment of 10-14 days will be required.

Ready to make a difference? Here's how to get started!

Questions? Email our team at [email protected] for more information about this or other positions.