Needs From: Voluntexas

This position supports the Regional Volunteer Services Department.  Assists the implementation of the regional volunteer recruitment plan by performing volunteer recruitment activities to attract a skilled, talented and diverse volunteer workforce to service in all lines of business around the organization.

• Assists in the development and implementation of volunteer workforce recruitment activities.

• Recruits volunteers for all lines of service and departments.

• Meets with Volunteer Management team to determine targeted recruitment needs in the region.

• Proactively recruits new volunteers for general and specific volunteer opportunities.

• Recruits current volunteers for new opportunities and leadership positions.

• Researches outreach events and fairs. Reaches out to community groups to set up recruitment presentations.

• Plans and carries out recruitment events in communities served by the region, for both identified partner groups and open-call interest meetings.

• Promotes volunteer opportunities at community events.

• Advertises and markets for open-call events.

 

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.

This position is REMOTE.

This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. 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. DAT Members participate in all DAT program support and capacity building activities necessary to ensure effective service delivery during a DAT response. Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the tasks involved in the Disaster Action Team program including:

Supporting the annual goals, Regional Disaster Officer (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.)

This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. The Shelter (SH) Service Associate (SA) is a temporary position assigned to work in person in a Red Cross shelter before, during and/or after a disaster event. Shelter Service Associates complete tasks necessary for shelter operations and interacts with clients to ensure their needs are met. Shelter Service Associates support the day-to-day activities within a shelter, which can include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information or other areas within a shelter. Responsibilities

Responsibilities vary depending on assignment.

May include providing support to one or more of the following areas within the shelter: reception registration dormitory feeding information supply Provide excellent customer service to clients Complete the required virtual self-paced training (3.5 hours of training total)