Every day people are forced from their homes due to fires, storms and other disasters. Single- and multi-family fires account for 90% of disaster responses. You can be part of a team that helps and responds to over 60,000 emergencies every year. From offering a caring and compassionate ear, to meeting the disaster-caused needs of individuals and households, such as lodging and clothing, and connecting them with long term recovery services, our volunteers ensure that families don’t have to face tough times alone.
If you are team-oriented and want to make a difference, please consider joining the Disaster Action Team and apply now. We supply all the training you need. During the pandemic, for the safety of you and those impacted by disaster, you will mostly respond virtually to provide compassionate and immediate care and assistance to those impacted. On occasion, a larger response may require some on-scene presence and coordination with your Disaster Action Team.
Training provided by Red Cross. The application process takes approximately 1 hour. Please have a photo ID on hand to submit for a required background check. Volunteer position details and application available here - https://www.redcross.org/local/north-carolina/eastern-north-carolina/volunteer.html