Lead: Disaster Volunteer Partner- Glendale * Arcadia * Pomona * San Gabriel Valley
Lead: Disaster Volunteer Partner- Glendale * Arcadia * Pomona * San Gabriel Valley
This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. A Volunteer Partner serves as a peer and confidante working collaboratively with the Disaster Program Specialist, Disaster Program Manager or Senior Disaster Program Manager to achieve Red Cross goals and objectives. Note: Functional SDPMs/DPMs/DPS' and DWE Managers and Specialists utilize regional activity leads as volunteer partners.
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Remote/Virtual Volunteer Opportunity
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities will vary but may include:
- Collaborate to develop and execute an implementation work plan outlining objectives, strategies, and tactics supporting Disaster Cycle Services (DCS) priorities.
- Supports engagement and development of volunteers and volunteer leaders.
- Key Involvement in ad hoc projects (both tactical and strategic) as and when required.
- Build a culture that supports the Red Cross mission.
Relationships
Red Cross staff, volunteers, donors and the public
Development Opportunities
- Community advocacy and leadership
- Relationship building
- Enhance leadership and communication skills
- Interact with and meet a variety of people
- Team building with the Red Cross, volunteers and community partners
- Expand knowledge base in humanitarian efforts and emergency/disaster response
Qualifications
- Willingness to comply with Red Cross COVID-19 policies for in-person volunteer activities.
- Enthusiastic about Red Cross mission and programs
- Proven leadership in nonprofit or for-profit organizations
- Cultural sensitivity to diverse audiences
- Knowledge and understanding of Red Cross services and operations and opportunities for volunteer service
- Work well both individually and with others
- Relevant, complementary management and/or technical skills/operational experience
- Strategic thinking including ability to understand and communicate the organization’s vision and mission, and process-oriented with regards to decision making and implementation planning
- Team building, talent management, and succession planning skills to grow the organization’s capabilities
- Relationship building skills working collaboratively with Red Cross staff, volunteer activity leads, and outside partners as needed
- Understanding the value of volunteers and providing leadership and support to ensure volunteers are productive and have a mutually rewarding experience
Training
Required
- Orientation to the American Red Cross
- Disaster Cycle Services an Overview
- Concept of Operations Basic
- Concept of Operations Management
- Concept of Operations Simulation
Preferred
- Disaster Program Management Fundamentals
Note: Additional optional coursework may be requested based on the Volunteer Partner's specific role.