Volunteer Opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and dismantle first aid stations. 
• Administer BLS level of emergency care and first aid 
• Assist with patient assessment and provide necessary medical treatment. 
• Maintain accurate records of all treatments and incidents. 
• Communicate effectively with other medical staff and emergency responders. 
• Effectively communicate via hand-held radio to Medical Dispatcher 
• Monitor and manage first aid supplies and equipment. 
• Complete required orientations, trainings, safety briefings, and station meetings 

Qualifications

• Ability to commit to the Time Commitments listed above 

 

• Certification in one of the following (Required): 
  • American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED certificate (AHA not accepted) AND American Red Cross Administering Emergency Oxygen (AEO) 
  • American Red Cross BLS (Basic Life Support) certificate AND American Red Cross First Aid certificate AND American Red Cross Administering Emergency Oxygen (AEO) 
  • Active and unencumbered State Medical Licensure (ex. MD, DO, NP, PA, RN, LVN, EMT-P, EMT-B) AND valid BLS certificate (AHA or ARC accepted) 
  • American Red Cross Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) with Basic Life Support and Emergency Oxygen Certification 
• Valid Annual American Red Cross Bloodborne Pathogens Training (provided) 
• Completed Required ARC EDGE Training (see below requirements) 
• Willingness to comply with Red Cross COVID-19 policies for in-person volunteer activities. 
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle stressful situations effectively. 
• Ability to lift/carry 30 lbs. multiple times per shift. 
• Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods (2-4 hours) of time. 
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain and/or walk for multiple miles per shift while carrying equipment. 
• Ability to bend or stoop multiple times per shift. 
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather. 
• Ability to obtain security clearance if needed for high-security event locations 
• Demonstrated active listening skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to interact with community members in a clear compassionate manner. 
• Demonstrated ability to involve appropriate others in managing problems and conflict. 
• Experience in providing first aid or emergency medical services is preferred. 
• Good organizational skills, responsible and punctual. 
• Previous Medical Experience in Emergency Medicine field (preferred) 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

Training

Required: 

• Everyone is Welcome 

• Psychological First Aid: Helping Others in Times of Stress 

• Concept of Operations Basics
• 1 in-person Orientation on 1^st week of December. 

Recommended: 

• Collaborating Essentials 

• Mass Casualty Incident Response Basics 

• Care Assistant Fundamentals 

• Supervising the Disaster Workforce 

• Staff Wellness Fundamentals