Canadian Red Cross (Emergency Management Responder)

• Background/police check required
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
• Training or orientation required

Disasters now endanger more Canadians and cause more devastation than ever before. Whenever they do, the Canadian Red Cross is prepared to help and ready to respond.

As a volunteer in this role, you will: 

Work with a small team of trained responders, you will support clients affected by smaller disaster events such as house fires;

This support will include assessing their short-term needs, providing access to immediate services such as shelter, food, clothing;

Your compassion and caring for those affected will help them focus on the next steps and recovery;

When not responding, you will help your team remain prepared and may get involved with community disaster preparedness initiatives that reduce the impact of disasters in your community; and

You are willing to assist people in need in your community and you are able to take periodic on-call shifts.

You bring these essential talents: 

Compassion and empathy;

Strong verbal communication and client relations skills;

Ability to work independently and to collaborate in a team environment; and

Contributes to a healthy and safe working environment.

All necessary training is provided.