Help in emergency shelters when disasters occur Job at American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast Region, Harlingen, TX

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  • American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast Region
  • Harlingen, TX

Job Description

The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that...

  • all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope;
  • our communities are ready and prepared for disasters;
  • everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products;
  • all members of our armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed; and
  • in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.

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Purpose

  • The position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services (DCS) department. The sheltering Service Associate (SA) is a termporary position assigned to work in-person at a Red Cross shelter before, during, and/or after a disaster event. Sheltering Service Associates complete the tasks necessary for shelter operations and interacts with clients to ensure their needs are met. Sheltering Service Associates support the day-to-day activities within a shelter, which can include working in receiption, registration, feeding, dormitory, information or other areas within a shelter.

Responsibilities Responsibilites vary depending on assignment

  • .May include providing support to one or more of the following areas within the shelter
    • Reception
    • Registration
    • Dormitory
Requirements

  • Background Check
  • Orientation and Training
  • Time Commitment Local
    • Mininum of 5 days working. 6 to 12 hour shifts (length of shifts varies depending on the type of incident and how early in the disaster response) Local
    • Beyond region minimum of 14 days working 12 hour shifts (volunteer to deploy)
Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 50+
  • Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
  • Event can be held at organization location(s)
  • Event can be held virtually
  • No Donation

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, Shift work, Day shift,

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