Opportunity Details
Disaster Action Team Responders Needed-NYC (All Boroughs!)
These volunteers are on the scene providing emergency care and comfort to both victims and emergency workers for everything from single-family fires to state-wide hurricanes. Disaster Action Teams are available 24 hours a day, helping families and individuals get back on their feet after a major or minor natural disaster
Responsibilities:
The DAT Trainee is the entry-level position for the DAT program. As part of the DAT training program, the DAT Trainee will respond to local disasters and successfully complete assigned training.
- Works as part of an assigned team to respond to local disasters within two hours.
- Follows the direction of the on-scene team leader to support the response.
- Completes all required training to become a DAT Service Associate within 6 months.
- Attends regularly scheduled volunteer/DAT meetings as required by Chapter/Region.
- Communicates availability to DAT Coordinator on a regular basis.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the DAT leadership.
Time Commitment:
NYC Local Qualifications:
- Must be 18 or above
- Driver's License REQUIRED with ability to drive vehicles up to 8 passenger vans and the ability to drive during the day or night
- When fully trained, volunteers are encouraged to mentor and train others
- In addition to home borough, should be willing to respond to disasters in every borough in NYC
- Comfortable climbing stairs, working in a potentially dark, smoky and/or damp environment
- Awareness that volunteer may be exposed to extreme or distressing situations
Manhattan Time Commitment:
- Minimum of three eight-hour shifts per month
- Priority for Sunday (all day) and weekday overnights (10p - 6a)
Bronx/Brooklyn Time Commitment:
- Minimum of three eight-hour shifts per month Will need to come into chapter HQ once a week, Monday through Friday, 9am - 5pm
Queens Time Commitment:
- Minimum of three eight-hour shifts per month Tuesday and Thursday nights, 5pm - 11pm
- Other shifts may be available depending on need
Staten Island Time Commitment:
- Minimum of three eight-hour shifts per month
- Will need to come into chapter HQ once a week, Monday through Friday, 9am - 5pm
Qualifications:
- Commitment to the mission of the American Red Cross. ·Able to respond reliably when on call.
- Able to follow Red Cross DAT standards and procedures.
- Ability to learn and use Red Cross systems and online interfaces.
- Ability to work in challenging and stressful conditions such as poor air quality, uneven ground, adverse weather, etc.
- Must have a valid driver's license and/or a timely, reliable way to get to the scene. Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Emergency response & preparedness
Families, Immigrants, Refugees or Ethnic Groups, LGBT (Lesbian, Gay,Bisexual,Transgender), Low-income communities
Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+
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