Needs From: United Way of Broome County

When disaster strikes—whether it’s a home fire, flood or storm—your community needs you. As a local disaster responder, you’ll be there to provide comfort, shelter and support to families in need—right in your own neighborhood.

Be the neighbor who shows up when it matters most.

What you’ll do:

Respond to local emergencies like home fires and

severe weather

Provide food, shelter and emotional support to

affected families

Be a part of a team of American Red Cross volunteers

Bringing hope to families affected by disaster.

Requirements:

Available to sign up for shifts (4, 8 or 12 hours)Able to travel within 60 miles of your homeAt least 16 years oldFlexible and adaptable in fast-changing situations

Sign up to volunteer today! Respond to disasters in your community.

For more information please visit: www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact Kelli Quinn at kelli.quinn@redcross.org to find out how you can help locally

When hurricanes, wildfires and other disasters strike, communities are often left with critical needs for basics like food and shelter. You can be the one to help address these needs—as you provide comfort and help those impacted begin to recover.

Deliver relief. Be there when it matters most.

The Red Cross provides:

Housing and travel arrangementsHands-on training and supportFlexibility to choose your deployment availability

Requirements:

Available to travel outside of your local area for 2 weeksAble to travel within 48 hours of assignmentAt least 18 years oldFlexible and adaptable in fast-changing situations

For more information please visit: https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities/nrt-deployment.html or contact us via RecruitWNY@redcross.org

This position supports the Regional Service to the Armed Forces department. This is a 100% virtual (volunteer-from-home) opportunity. Responsible for arranging, coordinating and providing the logistics of a Reconnection Workshop event. Supports virtual resiliency programs.

Locations: WNY Region (27 counties)

Remote/Virtual Volunteer Opportunity

Key ResponsibilitiesWillingness to support the Red Cross Mission while adhering to Red Cross policyWorks with facilitators before, during and after events to manage their participation by communicating event information, number of facilitators, materials to be distributed for the event, receipt and distribution of workshop formsWork under the supervision of Regional SAF LeadEnsure volunteer hours are tracked per Red Cross policySupports virtual resiliency programsQualificationsReliable access to resources needed to volunteer 100% virtuallyPersonal or professional experience working with the militaryExperience in volunteer managementHealthcare backgroundTrainingOrientation to the American Red CrossAudit Reconnection Workshop Facilitator TrainingComputer safety and security training (if necessary)

Development OpportunitiesOpportunity to work independently or with a teamOpportunity to advocate, share and promote information regarding resiliency with others in local areaOpportunity to provide programmatic feedback for new initiatives to resiliency programsProfessional development opportunitiesLength of Appointment

Renewable annually

Time Commitment

Flexible to meet the need

This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. To serve on a Disaster Action Team as a worker (in-training) 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.

Key Responsibilities  Works as part of an assigned team to respond to local disasters within established timelines defined in the Disaster Action Team Program Standards & Procedures. Commits to being available during assigned shifts in RC Respond, the DAT scheduling system, and communicating scheduling conflicts with DAT Leadership. Maintains regular communication with Duty Officer and other members of the team while assigned to an event to ensure continuity and safety. Provides care, comfort and compassion to clients (in accordance with Red Cross standards and procedures). Works with on-scene DAT leader to assess whether additional resources/support are required and communicates those needs to DAT Leadership Completes second responder confirmations in RC Care, the client case work system. Attends regularly scheduled team/DAT meetings as required by Chapter/Region. Maintains RC Care Intake Trainee user access.  Time Commitment

 Minimum number of shifts as required by Chapter/Region.

Please go to www.redcross.org/volunteer to read more about this opportunity and more that are available in your area

Development Opportunities

DAT Service Associate, Caseworker 

Qualifications 

Required:

Comfortable using and learning new technology Reliable access to a cell phone (with ability to receive text messages), laptop or computer. Able to respond reliably to local disasters when signed up for a shift. Able to follow Red Cross DAT and other related standards and procedures. Commitment to use RC Care and RC Respond systems as needed. Able to work in challenging and stressful conditions such as poor air quality, uneven ground, adverse weather, etc. Must be 18 years or older. Must have a valid driver's license and/or a timely, reliable way to get to a disaster scene. Able to take direction from leadership. Strong verbal communications skills Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies

 

 

This position supports the Regional Service to the Armed Forces department. Provide Reconnection Workshop modules to military, veterans and their families in various community-based settings.

 

Locations

Virtual Opportunity, Western New York Region

Key Responsibilities

 

• Willingness to support the Red Cross mission and the United States military
• Provide Reconnection Workshops for military members, veterans and their families
• Work under the supervision of Regional SAF Lead
• Perform duties within the scope of licensure and training
• Stay up-to-date on mental health research and practices for military, veterans and their families
• Record volunteer hours per Red Cross policy

 

Qualifications

 

• SAF eligible mental health professional, holding a current and unencumbered license
• Available to mentor and co-teach training with new RW facilitators
• Personal or professional experience working with the military a plus
• Masters level or above mental health degree
• Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies.

 

Time Commitment

 

Facilitate at least two workshops per year

 

Development Opportunities

 

• Professional development opportunities
• Provide programmatic feedback for new initiatives to resiliency programs
• Manage volunteers, work independently or with a team
• Advocate, share and promote information regarding resiliency with others in local area
• Remain clinically active for professional licensing

 

Length of Appointment

 

Renewable annually based on satisfactory performance of position

 

Relationships

 

SAF National Headquarters Leadership; Division SAF Director/Manager, Region SAF Leadership; Military Leadership and families

 

Training

 

• Orientation to American Red Cross
• Reconnection Workshop