American Red Cross of Greater Arkansas
Are you interested in disaster relief in your local area or engaging the local community in the Red Cross mission? You're in the right place! See our high-priority volunteer roles below
*Disaster: I want to respond in-person to help local community members affected by home fires.
This position supports the Regional Disaster Services department. Most of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are local, personal disasters like home fires. Disaster Action Teams (DAT) provide emotional support, financial assistance, and information to help families begin the process of recovery. Disaster Action Team (DAT) Specialists respond to local disasters and provide immediate compassion and care to clients.
DCS RES: Disaster Duty Officer Service Associate - GAR
This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services (DCS) department. Most of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are local, personal disasters like home fires. Disaster Action Teams (DAT) provide emotional support, financial assistance, and information to help families begin the process of recovery. The Disaster Action Team (DAT) Duty Officer ensures timely activation and monitoring of local and regional DAT responses. The Duty Officer supports the DAT program either at the chapter/territory or region level.
*Disaster: I want to deliver life-saving disaster preparedness education to my community
This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. Save lives and prevent injuries by providing free education to community members by working with paid and volunteer staff and following program guidance.
DCS ER: Community Engagement Team Member - GAR
This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. A Community Engagement Team Member is a member of the Community Engagement & Partnerships (CEP) Team. They perform the core community engagement activities for the Red Cross. This role requires cultural competency, knowledge of the Red Cross, and a willingness to be the face of the Red Cross in the community. Community Engagement Team Members work with the chapter’s DPx and will coordinate with other disaster teams based out of the chapter (DAT, health, mental health, SAF, preparedness)
We'd love to have you join our volunteer team! If you have any questions about additional volunteer roles, or completing your online application, email recruitmoar@redcross.org or call/text 501 900 2363 for assistance!