Volunteer: Illion NY-Urgent Volunteer Disaster Position Available

American Red Cross Eastern New York Region; Village of Ilion (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading volunteer organization as a Disaster Action Team Specialist Volunteer in Illion, NY. Help those affected by disasters by providing immediate support and assistance. This vital role offers meaningful engagement in your community, face challenging conditions, and develop your skills.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with a valid driver's license.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in challenging conditions.

Responsibilities

• Respond to local disasters within two hours of notification.
• Deliver direct client assistance according to standards.
• Enter and maintain client information via the Red Cross online portal.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Decision making

Communication

Fluency with computer systems

Job description

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Join to apply for the Volunteer: Illion NY-Urgent Volunteer Disaster Position Available role at American Red Cross Eastern New York Region

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, 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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Imagine the impact you can make as a volunteer by helping people who just lost everything!!!

As a Disaster Action Team Specialist Volunteer, you can be a source of refuge and support when it’s needed most. From home fires to storms, unexpected emergencies happen every day, but you can help by getting trained as a Red Cross Volunteer

Duties

• Respond as part of an assigned team to a home fire or other local disaster within two hours of notification
• Deliver immediate direct client assistance in accordance with Red Cross standards and procedures
• Assess the need for additional resources or support and communicate that need to leadership
• Use a Red Cross online portal to enter and maintain client information
• Attend regularly scheduled team/DAT meetings and training sessions as required
  
  

Requirements

• Compassion and patience working with individuals affected by disaster
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and make decisions in a stressful environment
• Ability to work in challenging conditions such as poor air quality, uneven ground, and adverse weather
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Fluency with computer systems and mobile devices
• Respond to fires, floods, or other emergency events
• Must be 18+ with valid driver's license
  
  

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Or Call 315-777-0411

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