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General Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation Volunteer

Region : AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, ON, PE, SK, YT

Department/Service: Disaster Risk Reduction-Climate Change Adaptation
Location: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Minimum volunteer hours/period: Time commitment varies with this role. Volunteer a minimum of 2-3 times per quarter (every 3 months)
Minimum Age: 18
Most volunteer activities are local within the city, with occasional travel if available.


Have you noticed the increasing number of disasters in Canada? Do you want to support climate change adaptation? Be a part of the change and volunteer with the Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation (DRR-CCA) team! 


As a volunteer in this role, you will:

  • Gain knowledge about disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation
  • Deliver innovative risk reduction and climate adaptation approaches.
  • Community events and activities: raise awareness at community events or help us test new approaches in risk reduction and climate adaptation
  • Engage with the public to raise awareness and increase overall emergency preparedness.  
  • Become a facilitator for the Canadian Red Cross preparedness workshops / activities related to disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation for adults and youth.
  • Raise awareness in at-risk communities, and help households take simple actions to reduce their risks and adapt to a changing climate.
These activities are both indoor and outdoor


You bring these essential talents:

  • Experience working with diverse populations and an understanding of cultural issues is an asset
  • Some lifting of equipment is required. We recommend volunteers be capable of lifting up to 25lbs.
  • Full training is provided; however, volunteers should be comfortable with using a computer.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English is required, fluency in other languages is an asset.
  • Ability to work independently and to collaborate in a team environment.

A satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check or equivalent is mandatory for all personnel volunteering or working with the Red Cross.

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