Spring into Action-- Become a Disaster Action Team Volunteer
This spring, turn your compassion into action when you volunteer with the American Red Cross. Communities across the country count on the Red Cross every day. The need remains critical and constant during the summer months. From helping people effected by disasters, like home fires and floods, to supporting the collection of lifesaving blood, you can make a difference. Ninety percent of our workforce are volunteers who are inspired to give back. Discover the volunteer role that’s right for you. We can’t do it without you. Join us today and discover one of the best ways to spend your summer.
Lead your community through recovery. As a Disaster Action Team volunteer, you can help your neighbors in need and feel good knowing you made a real impact!
This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. To serve on a Disaster Action Team as a worker on a DAT response to provide 24-hour immediate support and assistance to individuals and families who have been impacted by a home fire or other local disaster.
Works as part of an assigned team to respond to local disasters within two hours.
Has access to RC Care and can directly enter case data.
Works with on-scene lead to assess whether additional resources/support are required and communicates those needs to DAT Leadership.
Attends regularly scheduled team/DAT meetings as required by Chapter/Region.
Commits to being available during assigned shifts and communicates scheduling conflicts with DAT Leadership.
Be a meaningful part of a larger mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering.
Training is free, but the hope you provide is priceless. Make a difference by turning tragedy into hope.
Create a Red Cross ID: visit Redcross.org/volunteer click on apply now, create a Red Cross ID.
Confirm your account: Fill in your contact information, choose how you would like to receive your conformation.
Policy Agreement: Read and Agree to Red Cross Policies. Continue to background check.
Background check: Upload a picture of your valid ID, authorize background check.
To learn more:
Visit: Redcross.org/volunteer
Email: volrecruitmentALMS@redcross.org
Call/Text: Martha Duvall, 228-369-9886
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