Help in emergency shelters when disasters occur Job at American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast Region, Harlingen, TX

WEk2NmkwelRWUVBiZ1c1L1VXTUhqUXlzQ2c9PQ==
  • American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast Region
  • Harlingen, TX

Job Description

The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that...

  • all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope;
  • our communities are ready and prepared for disasters;
  • everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products;
  • all members of our armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed; and
  • in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.

,

Purpose

  • The position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services (DCS) department. The sheltering Service Associate (SA) is a termporary position assigned to work in-person at a Red Cross shelter before, during, and/or after a disaster event. Sheltering Service Associates complete the 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 receiption, registration, feeding, dormitory, information or other areas within a shelter.

Responsibilities Responsibilites vary depending on assignment

  • .May include providing support to one or more of the following areas within the shelter
    • Reception
    • Registration
    • Dormitory
Requirements

  • Background Check
  • Orientation and Training
  • Time Commitment Local
    • Mininum of 5 days working. 6 to 12 hour shifts (length of shifts varies depending on the type of incident and how early in the disaster response) Local
    • Beyond region minimum of 14 days working 12 hour shifts (volunteer to deploy)
Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 50+
  • Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
  • Event can be held at organization location(s)
  • Event can be held virtually
  • No Donation

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, Shift work, Day shift,

Similar Jobs

Actalent

Packaging/Labeling Engineer Job at Actalent

 ...Packaging/Labeling Engineer Job Description: This position serves as the packaging and labeling subject matter expert responsible for defining, designing, verifying, and documenting all packaging and labeling solutions for a complex medical device system, including... 

Cordova Health And Rehabilitation LLC

Housekeeping Assistant Job at Cordova Health And Rehabilitation LLC

 ...Director of Housekeeping, the Housekeeping Aide is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing rooms and furnishings in assigned work areas,...  ...English Must have patience, tact, enthusiasm, and positive attitude toward the elderly and disabled Must be capable of... 

Gpac

Professional Land Surveyor Job at Gpac

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to join our dynamic and growing team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a licensed surveyor who thrives in both field and office environments and is passionate about delivering high-quality... 

St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School

Middle School Math and Science Teacher Job at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School

St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School is seeking dedicated, faith-filled teachers who desire to cultivate a love of learning and a love of the Lord in their students through the beauty of the Catholic intellectual tradition. Having opened in the fall of 2025 with PK3-6... 

Vertex Partnership Academies

SY 26-27 High School History Teacher Job at Vertex Partnership Academies

 ...Organization Overview Vertex Partnership Academies is a public charterInternational Baccalaureate World High School with a classical core in the heart of the Bronx. Our mission is to provide students with pathways for upward mobility while preparing them...