Volunteer: Help respond to disasters! Join our local Disaster Action Team - Hood County

American Red Cross North Texas Region; Granbury (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Red Cross North Texas Region is seeking volunteers to join their Disaster Action Team. This vital role involves responding to local disasters, providing care, and assistance to those in need, with flexible on-call hours. Volunteers will receive training and support from the Red Cross while serving their community.

Qualifications

• Willingness to assist disaster victims.
• Open to varying schedules; most volunteers respond to two disasters per month.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely response to disasters and assist affected individuals.
• Serve as a part of a team to provide care and comfort during emergencies.
• Participate in training sessions offered for Red Cross volunteers.

Job description

Volunteer: Help respond to disasters! Join our local Disaster Action Team - Hood County

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Every single day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. Whether its one displaced family, thousands of disaster victims, or providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran or support to a military family member or providing blood to hospitals, our vital work is made possible by people like you. It is through the time and care of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things.

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The American Red Cross responds to a disaster every 8 minutes. The majority of these disaster responses are home fires or other local emergencies to which Disaster Action Team volunteers respond. Local teams are ready when the need arises as they are the first line to provide care, comfort and compassion. Help the Red Cross respond in your community as a Disaster Action Team member.

Watch this YouTube video for a glimpse into the life of an American Red Cross Disaster Action Team member. Learn more at http //www.redcross.org/dat

Opportunity Description

As a Disaster Action Team (DAT) Member, you will

• Providing timely response to disasters and assist those affected.
• Choose your own "on-call" hours as it fits your schedule. Most DAT volunteers respond to two disasters per month.
• Serve and respond with a team of at least two or more.
• Be ready to respond through free Red Cross training and team support.
• Meet new people in your community as you serve the immediate needs of others in times of disaster.
  
  

Apply today!

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Civic and Social Organizations and Non-profit Organizations

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