During Red Cross Month, answer the call to help your neighbors.

Loyalton CA

Description

Every day people are forced from their home due to fires, storms and other disasters. As a Disaster Action Team volunteer, your task is to meet the immediate needs of their neighbors. You’ll provide emotional support, financial assistance, and information and referrals to help families begin the process of recovery. After your initial training, you'll choose 4-6 hour shifts to be on-call for emergencies that my arise. With experience and further training, you can take on leadership and response coordination roles. At the same time, you’ll be developing skills that you may choose to apply to larger-scale disaster response efforts with the Red Cross. Hear firsthand why others have volunteered in this role: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yamNDUbsn0. Training is free, but the experience is priceless. Spring into action during March is Red Cross Month and learn more. https://rdcrss.org/3KaCzyr Must be at least 18 for this role. Safety First! The number one priority of the American Red Cross is the health and safety of our volunteers, employees, blood donors and recipients, and clients. In-person volunteer assignments require verification of COVID-19 vaccination. Instructions will be provided after submitting your application. *Note: this does not apply where contrary to current state or local regulations.