Red Cross - Disaster Recovery Caseworkers Help Provide Hope (Virtual)

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Red Cross - Disaster Recovery Caseworkers Help Provide Hope (Virtual)

About

Do you want to interact directly with clients and volunteer virtually?

You can provide follow-up casework to those impacted by disasters by volunteering on the recovery casework team. All training is provided at no cost. Time commitment is flexible with a scheduled commitment.

The reasons why volunteers join the American Red Cross are various, yet the one thing they all share is the reward of having helped someone, of making a positive impact on someone’s life.

What's Expected:

Conduct follow-up for clients within 72 hours of the case being opened by the Disaster Action Team (DAT).
May conduct Intake and provide financial assistance to qualified clients.
Conduct follow-up and recovery planning services.
Provide internal referrals and external referrals.
Assist with problem-solving and advocacy upon request

What's Required:

Able to treat clients with care, comfort, and concern.
Demonstrated ability to work well in stressful situations and a team-oriented setting.
Demonstrated interest in learning about community resource organizations.
Treats people equitably and works effectively with diverse populations
Comfortable with technology

This is a weekly volunteer opportunity based on your availability and how many cases you would like to manage. Bilingual (English/Spanish) encouraged to apply.

Sleeves up. Hearts open. All in.

Ready to make a difference? Please visit www.redcross.org/volunteer.

Positions

Many

Age Limit

18 and up

Conferencing Link

Requirements

Background check, Training

Requirement Details

Background check required. Virtual training (about 7.5 hours) is provided through our online platform. On-the-job mentoring will also be provided.