This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services (DCS) department. 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 at the chapter level.
Volunteers will choose their own shifts throughout the month based on these available, daily shift times. Preferred time commitment is minimum 1 shift per week.
Overnight 12 a.m. (Midnight) to 8am
Days 8am – 6pm, (or 8am – 12 p.m. & Noon – 6pm)
Evening 6pm - Midnight