Thank you for expressing interest in assisting those affected by disasters in your community! (Copy)
The Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers like you. Join us and make a difference in your community!
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*Volunteer to help families after a disaster
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.
*Volunteer virtually to dispatch teams to help those affected by disaster
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.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or would like to learn more about other volunteer opportunities:
Visit redcross.org/volunteer
Call 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767)