Shelter Volunteer- Jackson, NC

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american red cross north carolinaJackson (NC)

Social and Human Service Assistants Emergency and Other Relief Services

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About the role

Sheltering Service Volunteer The Shelter Service Volunteer 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 assist disaster clients. Shelter Service Associates support the day-to-day activities within a shelter which may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information, or other areas within a shelter.

Responsibilities:

Following 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
Using the Shift Tool during the disaster event to report availability and schedule shelter shifts
Completing the required virtual self-paced training (3 hours of training total)
Time Commitment: Shifts during time of need. Availability to sign up for shifts on consecutive days (shifts may be 4, 8 or 12 hours long)

Note: Every precaution is taken at shelters to ensure the safety of volunteers and clients with PPE provided. Due to COVID-19 our need for shelter volunteers has increased to adequately serve our local communities during disasters. We need you! Register today! Visit www.redcross.org/volunteertodayFind out more! To learn about this, and other ways to serve with the Red Cross, please contact the Volunteer Services team at ENCrecruit@redcross.org

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