Disaster Response Volunteer: 24/7 Local Aid & Support

American Red Cross of Northern New England; Lancaster (NH); On-site; Full time

Job description

The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope; our communities are ready and prepared for disasters; everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products; all members of our armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed; and in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.

The American Red Cross is seeking volunteers in your area to help provide 24‑hour emergency response to local disasters, particularly house fires, ensuring that those affected have access to resources for basic necessities such as food, shelter and clothing. Are you a caring individual who wants to be on the front lines of emergency support? This could be a great way for you to give back to your community in a meaningful way.

Responsibilities

• Receive and complete required trainings to support families/individuals displaced by local emergencies including home fires.
• Sign up for on‑call shifts to be available to respond if needed.
• Show the utmost compassion and respect for all clients and maintain client confidentiality.
• Help connect clients with Red Cross and other responses to ensure their most basic needs are met following the emergency (shelter, food, clothing, medication, etc.) and make referrals when Red Cross Mental Health, Spiritual Care, and Health Services may be needed.
• Consider training to assist with larger‑scale national disasters in a variety of basic and advanced leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Passionate about the Red Cross mission.
• At least basic computer skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Flexibility.

The American Red Cross aspires to be an organization fully committed to diversity and inclusion by creating and maintaining a diverse, high‑performing workforce of employees and volunteers who reflect all communities we serve. Our need for volunteers is constant, and our guidelines reflect the latest CDC safety recommendations and follow the national and local government laws. COVID‑19 vaccination is strongly encouraged and is required for in‑person volunteer roles.