Red Cross: Local Disaster Response Volunteer
1 week ago
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
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Los Angeles, CA, United States American Red Cross Full timeMost of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are local, personal disasters like home fires. Disaster Action Teams (DAT) provide emotional support, financial assistance, and information to help families begin the process of recovery. The Disaster Action Team (DAT) Duty Officer ensures timely activation and monitoring of local and...
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Los Angeles, CA, United States American Red Cross Full timeMost of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are local, personal disasters like home fires. Disaster Action Teams (DAT) provide emotional support, financial assistance, and information to help families begin the process of recovery. The Disaster Action Team (DAT) Duty Officer ensures timely activation and monitoring of local and...
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