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Volunteer Opportunity

Join the Red Cross Disaster Response Team in DMV area

Red Cross of the District of Columbia
Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Washington, DC
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    • Details

    Time Commitment:A few hours per month
    Recurrence:Recurring

    Description

    Make an impact in your community by joining the Red Cross as a Disaster Team Member in the Washington, DC and DNV area! Your role will be crucial in providing immediate relief during emergencies and natural disasters, as well as helping prevent future crises.

    As a Disaster Team Member, you will:

    • Respond to disasters like home fires, floods, and storms, offering critical support and resources.
    • Assist in relief efforts, such as distributing supplies, setting up shelters, and providing comfort to those affected.
    • Participate in preparedness and prevention initiatives, helping reduce the impact of potential disasters.

    What You’ll Gain:

    • Valuable training in disaster response, preparedness, and recovery.
    • Hands-on experience working alongside experienced Red Cross volunteers and staff.
    • The satisfaction of helping your community in times of urgent need.

    Requirements:

    • Must be 18+ and available to commit to on-call shifts.

    Make an impact in your community by joining the Red Cross as a Disaster Team Member in the Washington, DC and DNV area! Your role will be crucial in providing immediate relief during emergencies and natural disasters, as well as helping prevent future crises.

    As a Disaster Team Member, you will:

    • Respond to disasters like home fires, floods, and storms, offering critical support and resources.
    • Assist in relief efforts, such as distributing supplies, setting up shelters, and providing comfort to those affected.
    • Participate in preparedness and prevention initiatives, helping reduce the impact of potential disasters.

    What You’ll Gain:

    • Valuable training in disaster response, preparedness, and recovery.
    • Hands-on experience working alongside experienced Red Cross volunteers and staff.
    • The satisfaction of helping your community in times of urgent need.

    Requirements:

    • Must be 18+ and available to commit to on-call shifts.

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near Washington, DC

    DC, Maryland, Virginia

    Washington, DC, USA

    Apply to This Volunteer Opportunity

    Instructions:

    Please apply through the Red Cross web-site using the link below:

    https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=intake_content&tagent=urgentdat&entry_point_id=59&entry_point_type=global_entry_point

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