Disaster Action Team Volunteers NEEDED! Emergencies don’t stop during pandemics. Did you know that American Red Cross' Disaster Team responds to a disaster every 8 minutes?
Your help is needed! Join the Disaster Action Team to make a difference in the lives that need it most!
After disasters of all sizes including home fires, Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteers are on-call to respond to offer assistance including: financial aid, emotional support, health services, mental health services, and more.
DAT volunteers ease the difficulties of people unexpectedly overwhelmed by disasters. They are called on to engage with clients, first responders, and the public. Red Cross has been adapting their response during COVID to meet community needs. Disaster Action Team Volunteer can now provide this assistance virtually.
*Must be 18+
*Team Oriented
*Empathetic and Compassionate
*Have access to transportation and technology
*Available to be “on-call” as a responder for one week a month
If interested, please apply by visiting https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/disaster-action-team.html