Disaster Action Team Specialists (Urgent Need), Union County, MS

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Description

Help the Red Cross respond in the Union County area!

On average, the Red Cross responds to approximately 64,000 disasters a year. Of these, about 50,000 are single and multi-family fires and other localized events to which the Red Cross Disaster Action teams respond. Disaster Action Teams provide 24-hour emergency response ensuring that those affected have access to resources for basic necessities such as food, shelter and clothing.

Requirements as a Disaster Action Team Specialist:

  • Complete self-paced and virtual training as you develop essential skills to assist clients.
  • Participate in a flexible on-call schedule that is designed to your personal schedule.
  • While on call, respond with a team to assist local families after a home fire or other event.
  • Apply basic computer skills as you document activities and communicate with others.

Please cut and paste link to apply in browser: https://www.redcross.org/local/al-ms/volunteer.html

Email: kenneth.kerr@redcross.org

Details

Get Connected Icon Volunteers should be between the ages of 18 and 101.
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Inclement Weather Plan: Disasters happen regardless the weather, so you may have to work outside in inclement weather.
Get Connected Icon Compassion, Light Computer Skills, Good coping skills