Opportunities From: Pocono Mountains United Way

Volunteer: Volunteer from Home as a Dispatcher for American Red Cross!

DAT Duty Officers play a very important role when the American Red Cross provides assistance to those affected by disasters. They are the first and single point of contact from emergency service organizations when the request for assistance is made.

DAT Duty Officers are the lynchpin that holds a Red Cross disaster response together. DAT Duty Officers receive notification from clients and agencies requesting assistance during a fire, flood, or other disasters. They assess the situation and deploy the most appropriate resources to support efforts such as initial casework and recovery planning, canteen services, sheltering, and disaster assessment.

The DAT Duty Officer ensures the response team has the tools, knowledge, and resources they need in order to deliver quality services, all while monitoring the situation and providing support from the comfort of their own home.


For more information go to: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=154644&h=193&p=1864067

Agency: The American Red Cross Northeastern Pennsylvania

DAT Duty Officers play a very important role when the American Red Cross provides assistance to those affected by disasters. They are the first and single point of contact from emergency service organizations when the request for assistance is made.

DAT Duty Officers are the lynchpin that holds a Red Cross disaster response together. DAT Duty Officers receive notification from clients and agencies requesting assistance during a fire, flood, or other disasters. They assess the situation and deploy the most appropriate resources to support efforts such as initial casework and recovery planning, canteen services, sheltering, and disaster assessment.

The DAT Duty Officer ensures the response team has the tools, knowledge, and resources they need in order to deliver quality services, all while monitoring the situation and providing support from the comfort of their own home.


For more information go to: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=154644&h=193&p=1864067

Agency: The American Red Cross Northeastern Pennsylvania

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 18360

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: As a Red Cross casework volunteer, you can help people recover from home fires.

As a Recovery Care Caseworker, you can help communities navigate the aftermath of crises by providing support to individuals and families. Your impact goes beyond paperwork – it's in the restored smiles, renewed strength, and the sense of community we rebuild together. This 2024, resolve to volunteer and become a catalyst for healing after disasters.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Conduct follow-up for clients within 72 hours of case being opened by Disaster Action Team or Caseworker. May also conduct Intake and provide Financial Assistance to qualified clients if case was not opened by DAT Conduct Follow-up and Recovery Planning Services Provide Internal Referrals and External Referrals. Assist with problem-solving and advocacy upon request Use RC Care to document services according to the Client Care Program Standards and Procedures and RC Care Job Tools. Services may be provided in person or virtually. Work with community recovery partners to plan for community recovery needs and long-term recovery activities.

Preferred qualifications:

Able to treat clients with care, comfort and concern. Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the American Red Cross. Demonstrated ability to work well in stressful situations and in a team-oriented setting. Demonstrated interest in learning about community resource organizations. Treats people equitably and works effectively with diverse populations Comfortable with technology

Customer Focus
Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of clients, internal and external customers; acts with clients in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with clients and gains their trust and respect.

Manages Diversity
Treats people equitably; works effectively with diverse populations.

For more information go to: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=60740&h=193&p=1864067

Agency: The American Red Cross Northeastern Pennsylvania

As a Recovery Care Caseworker, you can help communities navigate the aftermath of crises by providing support to individuals and families. Your impact goes beyond paperwork – it's in the restored smiles, renewed strength, and the sense of community we rebuild together. This 2024, resolve to volunteer and become a catalyst for healing after disasters.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Conduct follow-up for clients within 72 hours of case being opened by Disaster Action Team or Caseworker. May also conduct Intake and provide Financial Assistance to qualified clients if case was not opened by DAT Conduct Follow-up and Recovery Planning Services Provide Internal Referrals and External Referrals. Assist with problem-solving and advocacy upon request Use RC Care to document services according to the Client Care Program Standards and Procedures and RC Care Job Tools. Services may be provided in person or virtually. Work with community recovery partners to plan for community recovery needs and long-term recovery activities.

Preferred qualifications:

Able to treat clients with care, comfort and concern. Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the American Red Cross. Demonstrated ability to work well in stressful situations and in a team-oriented setting. Demonstrated interest in learning about community resource organizations. Treats people equitably and works effectively with diverse populations Comfortable with technology

Customer Focus
Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of clients, internal and external customers; acts with clients in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with clients and gains their trust and respect.

Manages Diversity
Treats people equitably; works effectively with diverse populations.

For more information go to: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=60740&h=193&p=1864067

Agency: The American Red Cross Northeastern Pennsylvania

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 18360

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Disaster Strikes Big - So Must Our Response. Join the Local Red Cross Disaster Team!

DISASTER ACTION TEAM volunteers support individuals and families right at home. While big hurricanes and wildfires get the most news coverage, smaller disasters are no less devastating to the families affected. Most of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are smaller disasters like home fires. In this role, you can help comfort and support people in your community by meeting their immediate needs, such as food, shelter, clothing, or supplies, and connecting them to long-term recovery services. We supply all the training you need.

This is great way to give back in your community!

No experience is necessary - ALL are welcome.

Time Commitment
Sign up for on-call shifts to be available to respond if needed

Requirements:

Must be 18 years of age with a valid drivers license.
Comfort with computers/tablets is necessary

Benefits
* Opportunities to meet fellow volunteers involved in humanitarian efforts
* Receive Specialized Training
* Opportunities for Leadership and Career development
* Ability to respond to National Disasters

Register and Explore: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=154626&h=193&p=1864067

Agency: The American Red Cross Northeastern Pennsylvania

DISASTER ACTION TEAM volunteers support individuals and families right at home. While big hurricanes and wildfires get the most news coverage, smaller disasters are no less devastating to the families affected. Most of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are smaller disasters like home fires. In this role, you can help comfort and support people in your community by meeting their immediate needs, such as food, shelter, clothing, or supplies, and connecting them to long-term recovery services. We supply all the training you need.

This is great way to give back in your community!

No experience is necessary - ALL are welcome.

Time Commitment
Sign up for on-call shifts to be available to respond if needed

Requirements:

Must be 18 years of age with a valid drivers license.
Comfort with computers/tablets is necessary

Benefits
* Opportunities to meet fellow volunteers involved in humanitarian efforts
* Receive Specialized Training
* Opportunities for Leadership and Career development
* Ability to respond to National Disasters

Register and Explore: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=154626&h=193&p=1864067

Agency: The American Red Cross Northeastern Pennsylvania

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 18360

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Ready to Respond? Train Now to Serve in Major Disasters

LARGE scale disasters call for volunteers with BIG hearts!

Are you ready to train so you can deploy and help people who have lost everything? We need you to help our humanitarian mission to alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies and disasters!

The American Red Cross seeks volunteer shelter workers and healthcare professionals as we continue to support disaster relief efforts connected to the wildfires, hurricanes, earthquakes and floods happening all over the country.

For more information go to: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=35003&h=193&p=1864067

Agency: The American Red Cross Northeastern Pennsylvania

LARGE scale disasters call for volunteers with BIG hearts!

Are you ready to train so you can deploy and help people who have lost everything? We need you to help our humanitarian mission to alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies and disasters!

The American Red Cross seeks volunteer shelter workers and healthcare professionals as we continue to support disaster relief efforts connected to the wildfires, hurricanes, earthquakes and floods happening all over the country.

For more information go to: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=35003&h=193&p=1864067

Agency: The American Red Cross Northeastern Pennsylvania

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 18360

Allow Groups: No