Dispatch Red Cross Disaster Action Teams
Listed by American Red Cross - Cascades Region
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Are you a compassionate and calm person that can virtually support their community during local disasters?
Disaster Duty Officers are responsible for dispatching Red Cross disaster response volunteers to local disasters (such as home fires or floods) in their communities so they can provide comfort and support by assisting with access to food, shelter, clothing, or supplies.
Disaster Duty Officers receive aid requests and determine if Red Cross response is required. If the Disaster Duty Officer deems it necessary, they dispatch local Red Cross disaster response volunteers to the scene of a disaster. They then work with on-scene disaster volunteers to support the disaster response and provide technical guidance.
As a VIRTUAL position, anyone in Oregon and SW Washington can be a Disaster Duty Officer, no matter their physical distance from the scene of a disaster.
You’ll also need to meet these important qualifications:
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Reliable access to a computer, phone, and internet
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Ability to listen actively and work well with others
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Ability to acquire, evaluate, and report information accurately
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Ability to prioritize tasks in complex, rapidly changing and stressful situations
Why is this position so important?
Most of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are local, personal disasters like home fires. They may not make the news, but we know they are just as devastating to the families affected. Trained and available, Disaster Action Team volunteers are ready to respond to these emergencies, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. From offering a shoulder to cry on, to meeting any immediate needs for shelter or supplies, to connecting people with long term recovery services, our volunteers ensure that families don’t have to face tough times alone.
To get started, click HERE to go to the Disaster Duty Officer page and click, "Apply Now".
You will then be prompted to create a Volunteer Connection account. Once your account is created, you can officially begin your online volunteer application!
After completing the initial steps, a representative from your local Red Cross Unit will contact you for additional details and instructions.
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