Disaster Action Team Dispatch (Duty Officer)
Join our team as a Virtual Duty Officer (Dispatch) and play a vital role in coordinating disaster response efforts. All from your home. If you're calm under pressure, tech-savvy, and passionate about helping others, this flexible volunteer role lets you make a real impact by ensuring the right teams are dispatched quickly to support those in crisis. No cape required. Just a computer, phone, and your commitment to care.
DCS: Disaster Action Team (DAT) Duty Officer
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.