Disaster Action Teams provide 24-hour emergency response to local disasters, particularly house fires, ensuring that those affected have access to resources for basic necessities such as food, shelter and clothing.
For a video to get a sense of what DAT members do, click on the link YouTube: Red Cross Disaster Action Teams
Key Responsibilities
This position is responsible for the tasks involved in the Disaster Action Team program including:
- Supporting the annual goals, RDO objectives, and regional/chapter plan for DAT services through participation in meetings, projects, and local response activities.
- Completes all required training and maintains current training standard as DAT program requirements change.
- Attends regular team meetings and training as required by the region/territory.
- Completes assigned projects and local response activities according to the needs of the DAT program. (Preparing vehicles, response materials, administrative support of the DAT program and other tasks assigned by the DAT Leader. Learn skills to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters through required (free) trainings.
Qualifications
- Be passionate about your community
- Serve with honesty and integrity
- Follow the fundamental principles of the Red Cross
- Be flexible and willing to help those in need
DAT Members are part of the American Red Cross Disaster Services. Disaster workers have varied opportunities to serve.
DAT member volunteers needed for Muskegon, Barry, Mecosta, Osceola, Mason, Lake, Oceana, Ottawa, Montcalm counties.
Apply today at www.redcross.org/volunteer
