American Red Cross is looking for people who would be interested in being a Shelter Worker.
This is an in-person opportunity to volunteer in a Red Cross shelter before, during and/or after a disaster event this wildfire season.
Shelter Workers complete tasks necessary for shelter operations and aid with disaster clients within a shelter which may include working in reception, registration, feeding, or other areas within a shelter.
Responsibilities and Expectations:
- Ability to respond 5 consecutive days during Wildfire Season (August-November)
- Follow worker safety procedures for working in a COVID environment
- Embodying the fundamental principles of the American Red Cross in their work with clients, disaster responders and partners
- Providing excellent client service and support the daily maintenance of the shelter operation at the direction of the assigned Shelter Supervisor
- Completing the required virtual self-paced training
- Must be 18 years or older
- Able to lift 20 pounds
Training will be done through our Disaster Responder Virtual Boot Camp with new training sessions kicked off weekly. If you are interested, please fill out this form.
If you need support, have questions, or feedback, please feel free to reach out to the volunteer services team at volunteernccr@redcross.org.
Thank you for considering volunteering to serve our community during very challenging times.