Opportunity Details

American Red Cross

Who We Are

Here in the United States, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need across the country, and in association with other Red Cross societies, throughout the world. Founded by Clara Barton on May 21, 1881, the American Red Cross provides compassionate care in five critical areas – people affected by disasters; support for members of the military and their families; health and safety education and training; blood collection, processing and distribution to as many as 3,000 medical facilities across the United States; and international relief and development. The American Red Cross is part of the global Red Cross/Red Crescent network.

What We Do

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

Available Serving Opportunities

Disaster Sheltering Team

The role of you – the Sheltering Service Associate – is to serve as a member of a temporary work unit on a disaster relief operation to successfully complete their assigned areas of responsibility on a disaster relief operation. They ensure safe sheltering at a single shelter throughout the cycle of the disaster.

Volunteers in this role are required to be fully vaccinated.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a shelter worker on a disaster relief operation. Roles may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information, or other areas within a shelter.
• Meeting disaster-caused sheltering needs of individuals, families, and communities.
• Providing services with kindness and compassion that are accessible and equitable to all clients.
• Maintaining clear communication and collaboration with supervisor and peers.
• Ensuring accuracy in all assigned tasks.
• Providing accurate reporting of sheltering activity as assigned.

For more information, please email Kimberly.Patel@redcross.org.

Shifts: Varies – as needed

Location: 2700 Southwest Freeway; Houston, TX 77098

Dates Available: Reoccurring

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Additional Details

• 17 and older
• Is Family Friendly
• Is Not Outdoors
• Is Wheelchair Accessible