Disaster Response Volunteers - Nova Scotia
What if a disaster strikes your community? What if you lose your home to a fire? What if we weren’t there?
The Canadian Red Cross is a non-profit, humanitarian organization dedicated to helping Canadians, as well as the most vulnerable throughout the world.
We are currently seeking key volunteer personnel to provide support in the implementation of Canadian Red Cross response plans within their geographic area during disaster operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Providing support to affected persons.
- Putting Canadian Red Cross response plans into operation.
- Responding to client queries, referring, when necessary, to appropriate agencies and services.
- Completing client assessments and administrative follow-up.
- Participating in preparedness activities and training.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
- Excellent listening skills & ability to empathize.
- Ability to work well and make decisions under stress.
- Flexible, willing to work hours that may vary depending on the nature of the disaster.
- 18 years of age (minimum).
- Clean criminal records check.
Disaster response experience is ideal; however, we will provide training and professional development. If you have the desire to help people in need and enhance your career possibilities, we have a role for you in our organization! Leadership opportunities are also available.
Please respond by submitting your resume to:
Attention: Stephanie Moore
Canadian Red Cross
133 Troop Avenue
Dartmouth, NS
B3B 2A7
