About Disaster Action Team (DAT) Member

Line of service: Disaster services

Purpose: The Red Cross provides assistance to those affected by fire, severe weather, and other disasters. Become a Disaster Action Team member. Assist those affected by disasters in your community.

Primary responsibilities:
*Provide timely response to disasters and assist those affected
*Respond to disaster scenes as assigned by Team Leader within two hours
*Meet the needs of those affected by disasters such as the need for shelter and food by providing Red Cross services
*Complete forms related to services provided
*Provide referrals to other agencies
*Communicate to Team Leader about availability and readiness on a regular basis

Time Commitment/Availability: Flexible

Contact: Natalie McIntyre, [email protected]

Keywords: disaster, action, team, DAT, red cross, alleviate, help

Skills: communication, teamwork, crisis, transportation

Application Process

Apply to volunteer with the Red Cross at the following link: http://rdcrss.org/1jwIkp1
Click apply now and create an account in Volunteer Connection. Complete the volunteer orientation modules. Concurrently, you will need to consent to a background check.
When all that's completed, we'll call you for an intake interview, and place you in the need of ours that fits your interests and skills best!

Training: Training will be provided to all interested volunteers.