Volunteer Opportunities From: Volunteer Oshkosh

Volunteer: Home Fire Campaign Volunteer

Each year, the Red Cross responds to an average of more than 60,000 disasters, the vast majority of which are home fires. With our coalition partners, we are working to help reduce death and injuries from home fires in high-risk communities. With your participation, we have the opportunity to make a difference in our communities and save lives tragically lost due to home fires. The Home Fire Campaign aims to save lives by installing smoke alarms and educating residents about home fire risk by providing home-safety checklists and plans in vulnerable neighborhoods. The purpose of this position is to implement Home Fire Campaign programming. Depending on the local situation, work may be done virtually or in-person.

The Preparedness Division provides appropriate preparedness programming within a community to assist community members to prepare for home fires and other disasters.

This position is responsible for the tasks involved to implement the preparedness program including:

Support the annual preparedness goals, Regional Disaster Officer (RDO) objectives, and regional/chapter plan for preparedness programming through participation in meetings, projects, and local preparedness activities;Execute assigned projects and local preparedness activities according to the Home Fire Campaign activities (canvassing, fire prevention and safety education, smoke alarm installation, documentation, etc.) you are trained to do.Complete tasks such as implementing preparedness activities, meeting with partners to build relationships, conducting inventory, and procuring or receiving necessary preparedness supplies.

5-10 hours per weekend, twice a quarter on average.

Qualifications:

Willingness to comply with Red Cross COVID-19 policies for in-person volunteer activities.

Ability to:

follow directions and implement requests received from supervisor with little or no supervisionadapt to change, negotiate compromise, and tolerate ambiguitybuild effective relationships with others who can help with work related goalsbe sensitive in human interactions to diversity inclusiveness

Organization: American Red Cross

The Preparedness Division provides appropriate preparedness programming within a community to assist community members to prepare for home fires and other disasters.

This position is responsible for the tasks involved to implement the preparedness program including:

5-10 hours per weekend, twice a quarter on average.

Qualifications:

Willingness to comply with Red Cross COVID-19 policies for in-person volunteer activities.

Ability to:

Organization: American Red Cross

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 54596

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Help provide immediate support to individuals and families impacted by a disaster - Join the Disaster Action Team

The #1 disaster Red Cross responds to is a house fire. Disaster Response Volunteers (Disaster Action Team) train and respond to local communities immediately after a disaster. They provide emergency disaster assistance & hope to individuals and families affected by the disaster.

Respond to local disasters when activated. Work on-scene with family immediately following the disaster. When activated, ability to respond immediately, often in personal vehicle. Conduct intake interviews and issuing client assistance as appropriate, outlined in response guidelines. Provide disaster assistance as appropriate and outlined in the Response Guidelines. Work professionally with clients, first responders, and partner agencies. Perform duties in accordance with American Red Cross procedures and Red Cross Code of Conduct & Confidentiality policies. Attend regularly scheduled Disaster Cycle Services Volunteer meeting.

Qualifications:

Availability to respond at a variety of hours with own personal transportation. (Must have valid drivers license) Ability to respond to phone call in a timely manner. Strong empathy skills. Able to maintain confidentiality with client information. Open-mindedness and sensitivity to diversity. Enjoy work as a team member. Ability to follow instructions. Proficient computer & internet skills. Access to both required to complete duties. Use of a cell phone and cellular data will be needed in the field to complete intake interviews. Provide clear, objective, documentation for case file. Comfortable working in stressful situations. Flexibility is key to the success and function of this team. Able to handle multiple tasks and assess incoming information quickly. Ability to lift & carry 25 pounds.

Disasters happen day & night. The schedule varies (either on-call commitment or call down of volunteer roster). A disaster response can take 3-4 hours (on average). Number of responses vary per month based on urban vs rural geography.

Organization: American Red Cross

Qualifications:

Organization: American Red Cross

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 54901

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Disaster Workforce Engagement Onboarding Team Member

Initiate a Disaster Cycle Services relationship and engage the worker by providing assignments matching their motivation and interests, while filling Disaster Cycle Services open positions and meeting service delivery demands.

This position is responsible for tasks assigned by the specific Disaster Workforce Engagement Team program lead:

• Support the annual workforce engagement goals, RDO objectives, and regional/chapter plan for volunteer engagement through participation in meetings and projects.

• Active participation on the Disaster Workforce Engagement Team

• Projects may include but are not limited to conducting volunteer interviews, updating profiles in Volunteer Connection, recognition, scheduling volunteers, etc.

Qualifications:

Ability to:

follow and implement requests received from supervisor with little or no supervision.adapt to change, negotiate compromise and tolerate ambiguity.build effective relationships with others who can help with work related goals.be sensitive in human interactions to diversity inclusiveness.Customer FocusAction Orientated

Organization: American Red Cross

This position is responsible for tasks assigned by the specific Disaster Workforce Engagement Team program lead:

• Support the annual workforce engagement goals, RDO objectives, and regional/chapter plan for volunteer engagement through participation in meetings and projects.

• Active participation on the Disaster Workforce Engagement Team

• Projects may include but are not limited to conducting volunteer interviews, updating profiles in Volunteer Connection, recognition, scheduling volunteers, etc.

Qualifications:

Ability to:

Organization: American Red Cross

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Disaster Workforce Engagement Follow-up Team Member

Perform Disaster Engagement readiness activities needed to support the regional disaster workforce.

This position is responsible for tasks assigned by the specific Disaster Workforce Engagement Team program lead:

• Support the annual workforce engagement goals, RDO objectives, and regional/chapter plan for volunteer engagement through participation in meetings and projects.

• Projects and participation will be assigned according to the area of interest: onboarding/placement, deployment, training, recognition and appreciation, leadership development, Volunteer Connection/profile management and/or engagement.

• Projects may include but are not limited to conducting volunteer interviews, updating profiles in Volunteer Connection, recognition, analyzing reports/data, scheduling volunteers, etc.

Qualifications:

Ability to:

• follow and implement requests received from supervisor with little or no supervision.

• adapt to change, negotiate compromise and tolerate ambiguity.

• build effective relationships with others who can help with work related goals.

• be sensitive in human interactions to diversity inclusiveness.

Organization: American Red Cross

Perform Disaster Engagement readiness activities needed to support the regional disaster workforce.

This position is responsible for tasks assigned by the specific Disaster Workforce Engagement Team program lead:

• Support the annual workforce engagement goals, RDO objectives, and regional/chapter plan for volunteer engagement through participation in meetings and projects.

• Projects may include but are not limited to conducting volunteer interviews, updating profiles in Volunteer Connection, recognition, analyzing reports/data, scheduling volunteers, etc.

Qualifications:

Ability to:

• follow and implement requests received from supervisor with little or no supervision.

• adapt to change, negotiate compromise and tolerate ambiguity.

• build effective relationships with others who can help with work related goals.

• be sensitive in human interactions to diversity inclusiveness.

Organization: American Red Cross

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Disaster Spiritual Care Volunteer

The role of the Disaster Spiritual Care (DSC) Service Associate is to serve as a member of a temporary work unit on a disaster relief operation to provide disaster spiritual care support to individuals and families who have been impacted by a disaster.

Assist disaster clients to utilize their own spiritual resources, values and faith in the midst of crisis, regardless of one's faith tradition. Assist in developing partnerships with local faith-based organizations. Facilitate long-term recovery for clients by providing spiritual and emotional support, and connection to local resources. Be available for staff who request spiritual care support.

Qualifications:

Required:

Willingness to comply with Red Cross COVID-19 policies for in-person volunteer activities. Meets one of the following criteria: A disaster spiritual care provider in good standing in a National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) member organization A Board-certified chaplain A professional chaplain (paid or volunteer) and is endorsed by that organization An endorsed leader of a local faith community or organization Has successfully completed the DSC Screening evaluation conducted by a DSC Regional Program Lead or DSC Division Advisor for new DSC Volunteers. Good organization skills, responsible and punctual. Demonstrated active listening skills. Demonstrated ability to implement Standards and Procedures and follow associated job tools including reporting requirements. Demonstrated ability to interact with community members in a clear, compassionate manner. Demonstrated ability to involve appropriate others in managing problems and conflict. Ability to acquire, evaluate, and report information accurately. Demonstrated ability to provide interfaith support while respecting the principles of neutrality and impartiality. Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. Ability to stand and sit for two-hours periods. Ability walk on uneven terrain up to 2 miles per shift. Ability bend, stoop or crawl on the floor or ground multiple times a shift. Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather. Ability to spend hours writing, speak clearly on phone, read small print for extended periods and work for long periods on computer. Ability to climb two or more flights of stairs. Ability to drive in daytime and evenings.

Regional responses: Shift work determined by the scale of the relief operation; a minimum requirement of 8-12 hours per day during the disaster relief operation for multiple, consecutive days.

Beyond Regional responses: 12-14 hour days for extended periods depending on distance. Time and length of commitment will vary by operation.

Organization: American Red Cross

Qualifications:

Required:

Regional responses: Shift work determined by the scale of the relief operation; a minimum requirement of 8-12 hours per day during the disaster relief operation for multiple, consecutive days.

Beyond Regional responses: 12-14 hour days for extended periods depending on distance. Time and length of commitment will vary by operation.

Organization: American Red Cross

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Disaster Client Mental Health Volunteer

The role of the Disaster Mental Health Service Associate (SA) or Worker is to serve as a member of a temporary work unit on a disaster relief operation to provide disaster mental health support to individuals and families who have been impacted by a disaster.

Support the emotional health of individuals, families, communities and Red Cross workers through the use of disaster mental health interventions. Assist in developing partnerships with local mental health agencies. Facilitate long-term recovery for clients by providing disaster mental health support and connection to local resources. Be available to provide disaster mental health support to staff as necessary.

Qualifications:

CURRENTLY LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: At minimum, holds a Master’s Degree in one of the mental health professions listed below; and Holds a current, unencumbered license from, or is registered with, any U.S. state or territory as a social worker, psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, or psychiatrist (any level license/registration, including non-clinical licenses such as Licensed Masters Social Worker or LMSW) CURRENT SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS AND SCHOOL COUNSELORS: At minimum, holds a master’s degree in school psychology or school counseling; and Holds a current, unencumbered license or certification as a school psychologist or school counselor issued by an appropriate state board. CURRENT PSYCHIATRIC NURSES: Have a state license as a registered nurse; and Have a minimum of two years of experience working in a psychiatric setting, verified by a letter from a current or previous employer.

Required:

Good organizational skills, responsible and punctual. Demonstrated active listening skills. Demonstrated ability to implement Standards and Procedures and follow associated job tools including reporting requirements. Demonstrated ability to interact with community members in a clear compassionate manner. Demonstrated ability to involve appropriate others in managing problems and conflict. Ability to acquire, evaluate and report information accurately. Demonstrated ability to provide interfaith support while respecting the principles of neutrality and impartiality. Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. Ability to lift/carry 30 lbs. multiple times per shift. Ability to stand and/or site for 2-hour periods. Ability to walk on uneven terrain and/or walk for two miles per shift. Ability to bend or stoop multiple times per shift. Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather. Ability to spend hours writing, speak clearly on phone, read small print for extended periods and work for long periods on computer. Climb two or more flights of stairs. Drive in daytime and evening.

Organization: American Red Cross

Qualifications:

Required:

Organization: American Red Cross

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Disaster Client Health Services Volunteer

Disaster Health Services (DHS) Service Associate (SA) is a position assigned to work in person before, during and/or after a disaster event this hurricane/wildfire season. Volunteers in this role provide assistance and healthcare to shelter residents as needed.

Provide hands on care for shelter clients to include but not limited to assistance with activities of daily living, wound care, incontinence care, assistance with functional needs. Provide health education, health assessments and determination if a higher level of care is needed. Assist clients to replace medications, durable medical equipment or consumable medical supplies. Advocate for client needs with Disaster Health Services supervisor. Support maternal and child needs as necessary. Complete required virtual self-paced and instructor-led training required for the position. Complete required virtual self-paced and instructor-led training required for the position (9 hours total).

Qualifications:

Required:

A current, unencumbered license in at least one of the following professions: Registered Nurse (RN) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)* Paramedic* Medical Doctor (MD) Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) Physician Assistant (PA) Nurse Practitioner (NP) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Minimum 18 years of age Valid Driver’s License (required for Divisional and National Deployments) Willing and able to volunteer in person in a disaster shelter before, during and/or after a disaster event Available to sign up for shifts on consecutive days (shifts may be 8 or 12 hours long) Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in English

Organization: American Red Cross

Qualifications:

Required:

Organization: American Red Cross

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Community Preparedness Educator

Save lives and prevent injuries by providing free education to community members by working with paid and volunteer staff and following program guidance.

The Preparedness Division provides appropriate preparedness programming within a community to assist community members to prepare for disasters and other emergencies.

This position is responsible for the tasks involved to implement the preparedness program including:

Support the annual preparedness goals, Regional Disaster Officer (RDO) objectives, and regional/chapter plan for preparedness programming through participation in meetings, projects, and local preparedness activitiesExecute assigned projects and local preparedness activities according to the activities you are trained in: Hands-Only CPR, Ready Rating or Be Red Cross Ready PresentationsComplete tasks such as implementing preparedness activities, meeting with partners to build relationships, conducting inventory, and procuring or receiving necessary preparedness supplies

Qualifications:

Willingness to comply with Red Cross COVID-19 policies for in-person volunteer activities.Ability to relate effectively with diverse groups and individualsExcellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skillsDemonstrated ability to read, understand, and review program guidelines and toolsExperience or comfort public speaking

Organization: American Red Cross

Save lives and prevent injuries by providing free education to community members by working with paid and volunteer staff and following program guidance.

The Preparedness Division provides appropriate preparedness programming within a community to assist community members to prepare for disasters and other emergencies.

This position is responsible for the tasks involved to implement the preparedness program including:

Support the annual preparedness goals, Regional Disaster Officer (RDO) objectives, and regional/chapter plan for preparedness programming through participation in meetings, projects, and local preparedness activitiesExecute assigned projects and local preparedness activities according to the activities you are trained in: Hands-Only CPR, Ready Rating or Be Red Cross Ready PresentationsComplete tasks such as implementing preparedness activities, meeting with partners to build relationships, conducting inventory, and procuring or receiving necessary preparedness supplies

Qualifications:

Organization: American Red Cross

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 54956

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Become a Shelter Volunteer

The Sheltering (SH) Service Associate (SA) is a position assigned to work in person in a Red Cross shelter before, during and/or after a disaster event. Sheltering Service Associates complete tasks necessary for shelter operations and interacts with clients to ensure their needs are met. Sheltering 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 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

Qualifications:

Required:

Willing and able to volunteer in person in a disaster shelter before, during and/or after a disaster event. Ability to work in a continuously changing environment in which work priorities may change frequently. Comfortable interacting with people from various diverse background whose lives have been disrupted and many are presenting immediate needs. Comfortable working in a team environment as a frontline worker under the direction of a supervisor Valid Driver’s License (required for Divisional and National Deployments) Minimum 16 years of age Available to sign up for shifts on consecutive days (shifts may be 4, 8 or 12 hours long) Willing to complete 3.5 hours of virtual self-paced training required for position Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in English Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies

Local/Regional: Shift work determined by the scale of the relief operation; a minimum requirement of 8-12 hours per day during the disaster relief operation for multiple, consecutive days.

Beyond region: Minimum of 14 days working 8- or 12-hour shifts

Organization: American Red Cross

Responsibilities vary depending on assignment.

Qualifications:

Required:

Organization: American Red Cross

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 54901

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Become a Disaster Dispatcher

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.

Triages requests received to determine if Red Cross action is required; may decide if Red Cross will respond via DAT. Uses event triggers such as size, scope, and type of event to escalate the DAT response when necessary. Works with on-scene DAT leadership to support the response and provide technical guidance. May support and train new Duty Officers. Liaises necessary information to leadership and other stakeholders May be tasked with composing Initial Incident Reports (IIR) dependent upon regional processes Ensures response compliance in accordance with the DAT Standards and Procedures Maintains close working relationship with DAT Regional Program Lead, Chapter/Territory DAT Coordinators and Regional RC Respond Application Lead to ensure responders are identified and scheduled.

Functional

Documents incoming disaster notification and ensures their assignment as the Duty Officer in the call record in RC Respond. Manages all DAT calls and activities in RC Respond Identifies available DAT responders and dispatches team to ensure appropriate resourcing to meet client needs. Activates Disaster Health Services, Disaster Mental Health, Disaster Spiritual Care, and Public Affairs when requested. Maintains ongoing communication with all assigned responders and ensures timely updates are reflected in the RC Respond call record to reflect movement to a status of On Scene and Off Scene. May be required to monitor activity across multiple DAT responses. Monitors all active calls while assigned, moving them to a status of Closed upon completion in RC Respond. If an event has not concluded, provide necessary information upon shift change. Notifies Chapter and Regional staff of significant events, and contributes to an Initial Incident Report, when appropriate. Manages availability by registering for shifts in RC Respond. Attends regularly scheduled team/DAT meetings as required by Chapter/Region. Maintains RC Respond Duty Officer user access

Qualifications:

Required:

Reliable access to a computer, internet, and a phone. Comfortable using and learning new technology Commitment to use RC Care and RC Respond systems as needed Able to prioritize multiple tasks in complex, rapidly changing and stressful situations. Must be 18 years or older Strong written and verbal communications skills. Ability to work for long periods on a computer Ability to speak clearly on the phone Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies

Preferred:

If no prior DAT experience, take part in a ride along on a DAT response or tabletop DAT response exercise.

4-6 on-call shifts per month required

Organization: American Red Cross

Functional

Qualifications:

Required:

Preferred:

If no prior DAT experience, take part in a ride along on a DAT response or tabletop DAT response exercise.

4-6 on-call shifts per month required

Organization: American Red Cross

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Become a Disaster Caseworker Today!

The Recovery Services Client Care Program allows the Red Cross to rapidly meet disaster-caused needs by enabling clients to apply and receive financial assistance and/or community resources.

The Client Care Program Service Associate supports the recovery of disaster affected individuals, households, and communities by providing referrals, advocacy, and financial assistance through RC Care (case management system).

Conduct Intake by interviewing the client and opening a case in RC Care Provide Financial Assistance to qualified clients. Conduct Follow-up and Recovery Planning Services Provide Internal Referrals Provide Community Referrals Assist with problem-solving and advocacy on request Use RC Care to document services according to the Client Care Program Standards and Procedures Services may be provided in person or virtually. Complete the required virtual self-paced training (9 hours of training total)

Qualifications:

Willing and able to volunteer in person in before, during and/or after a disaster event Ability to work in a continuously changing environment in which work priorities may change frequently Comfortable interacting with people from various diverse background whose lives have been disrupted and many are presenting immediate needs Kind, caring, resourceful and knowledgeable Comfortable learning new online case management systems Experience using Microsoft Office products Able to serve the client with care, comfort and concern Able to recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization Ability to stand and/or sit for two-hour periods Ability to speak clearly on phone and in person Ability to work for long periods on computer and/or reading small print and/or writing Valid Driver’s License (required for Divisional and National Deployments) Minimum 18 years of age Available to sign up for shifts on consecutive days (shifts may be 4, 8 or 12 hours long) Willing to complete 9 hours of virtual self-paced training required for position Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in English

Organization: American Red Cross

The Recovery Services Client Care Program allows the Red Cross to rapidly meet disaster-caused needs by enabling clients to apply and receive financial assistance and/or community resources.

Qualifications:

Organization: American Red Cross

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Service to the Armed Forces Caseworker

Ensure military families are supported and their needs are met when faced with an emergency.

Maintain strict confidentiality of any case notes, and private personal information in accordance with Red Cross policiesUnderstand and apply Service to Armed Forces (SAF) policies, procedures and protocols related to Red Cross client services consistently and correctly.Support emergency communications, financial assistance, and provide additional services as needed. The follow up process includes making follow-up calls to families and/or military members or others to determine if their needs are met and provide other follow-up actions needed for complete and timely client service.Provide appropriate service to clients which could include referrals within the organization and to other agencies.Maintain professionalism and conduct as stated in Red Cross policyMaintain current casework required training.

Qualifications:

Reliable access to resources needed to volunteer to include phone, personal computer and internet connection.Must have good customer service and problem-solving skillsDemonstrated ability to treat people with respect under all circumstances and instill trust in others while upholding the values and principles of the American Red CrossAbility to apply active listening skills, empathy, compassion and employ reasoning and questioning strategies to capture, analyze, and interpret information from clients, staff, and managementGood computer skills to include use of Internet search tools; Internet; and Microsoft Office Suite, to include Outlook, word-processingEffective interviewing skills and a sound knowledge of telephone and in-person etiquette and pleasant and friendly manners respectful of human dignityAbility to work with or without supervision and with a teamEffective verbal and written communication skillsAble to work with culturally diverse populationsWillingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies.

Organization: American Red Cross

Ensure military families are supported and their needs are met when faced with an emergency.

Qualifications:

Organization: American Red Cross

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Service to the Armed Forces Reconnection Workshop Facilitator

Provide Reconnection Workshop modules to military, veterans and their families in various community-based settings.

• Willingness to support the Red Cross mission and the United States military
• Provide Reconnection Workshops for military members, veterans and their families
• Work under the supervision of Regional SAF Lead
• Perform duties within the scope of licensure and training
• Stay up-to-date on mental health research and practices for military, veterans and their families
• Record volunteer hours per Red Cross policy

Qualifications:

• SAF eligible mental health professional, holding a current and unencumbered license
• Available to mentor and co-teach training with new RW facilitators
• Personal or professional experience working with the military a plus
• Masters level or above mental health degree
• Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies.

Organization: American Red Cross

Provide Reconnection Workshop modules to military, veterans and their families in various community-based settings.

Qualifications:

Organization: American Red Cross

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 54901

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Oshkosh Office Fleet Volunteer

Help coordinate the scheduling, utilization, maintenance and documentation, of American Red Cross vehicles to ensure the organization has a fully operational and deployable fleet

Ensure each vehicles registration, insurance and associated documents are properly stored/displayed in all regional fleet vehicles.Support vehicle maintenance and repairs in concert with the fleet vendor [Element] and the local automotive maintenance and repair shops.Work with local service providers and Fleet staff to ensure timely preventive maintenance on fleet vehicles.Performing light maintenance and support keeping vehicles clean to ensure the fleet remains in top condition.Conduct regular inspections of vehicles to identify repair or maintenance needs as they arise.Advise regional Operations team of process improvements to help find efficiencies in maintaining the regional fleet.Support the onboarding of new authorized drivers to the American Red Cross in all departments ensuring they have received correct training on the organizations processes and safety guidelines as it relates to fleet

Qualifications:

Maintain a valid driver's license from the state in which they resideQualified MVR (motor vehicle record)Knowledge of DOT [Dept. of Transportation] a plus, but not requiredCommunication and interpersonal skillsThe ability to assist with fleet coordination using logistical organizational skillsWillingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies.

Organization: American Red Cross

Help coordinate the scheduling, utilization, maintenance and documentation, of American Red Cross vehicles to ensure the organization has a fully operational and deployable fleet

Qualifications:

Organization: American Red Cross

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 54956

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Night Owl's Needed - Disaster Dispatcher

Ensures timely activation and monitoring of local and regional Disaster Action Team (DAT) responses. The Duty Officer supports the DAT program either at the chapter/territory or region level.

Leadership

May determine if Red Cross action is required; may decide if Red Cross will respond via DAT. Uses event triggers such as size, scope, and type of the event to direct the DAT response. Works with on-scene DAT leadership to support the response and provide technical guidance. Support and trains new Duty Officers.

Functional

Dispatch DAT members and monitor the response to ensure appropriate resources are made available. Activate Disaster Health Services, Disaster Mental Health, and Disaster Spiritual Care, Public Affairs when requested. Documents incoming disaster notification and creates & verifies events in RC Respond. May be required to monitor activity across multiple DAT responses. Notify Chapter and Regional staff of significant events, and contribute to an Initial Incident Report, when appropriate. Attends regularly scheduled team/DAT meetings as required by Chapter/Region.

Qualifications:

Demonstrated leadership and communication skills Demonstrated commitment to mission of the American Red Cross Ability to remotely monitor and track details of DAT responses Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in complex and stressful situations Proficient with Red Cross systems and online interfaces Sit and/or stand for minimum two-hour periods Work for long periods on computer Speak clearly on the phone and in person

Work remotely from comfort of home.
Minimum 4 on-call shifts per month.
Available on-call shift:
10pm-6am

To learn more or to apply, please visit www.redcross.org/volunteer.

Organization: American Red Cross

Ensures timely activation and monitoring of local and regional Disaster Action Team (DAT) responses. The Duty Officer supports the DAT program either at the chapter/territory or region level.

Leadership

Functional

Qualifications:

Work remotely from comfort of home.
Minimum 4 on-call shifts per month.
Available on-call shift:
10pm-6am

To learn more or to apply, please visit www.redcross.org/volunteer.

Organization: American Red Cross

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No