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Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Last updated on August 23, 2012

The American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter provides relief to those affected by disasters and empowers individuals in our community to prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. By helping people in the Bay Area learn how to take care of their families and neighbors, we strengthen our community and make it more resilient to disasters large and small.

Job Summary:
We are seeking an Organizational Preparedness Volunteer Lead to assist in managing organizational preparedness volunteers and track their progress. The lead will also assist in developing aspects of the organizational preparedness programs, including Ready Rating.

Key Responsibilities:
Manage organizational preparedness volunteers.
Support staff and organizational preparedness volunteers.
Develop new organizational preparedness modules.

Qualifications:
Passion for the American Red Cross
Excellent communication and project management skills
Ability to complete projects in a timely manner
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and internet research
Knowledge of community development strategies (desired)
Experience in the fields of business continuity or emergency planning, or related fields (desired)

Physical Requirements:
Sit & stand for long periods
Utilize excellent stress reduction skills
Encourage an environment for the unit with the minimal level of stress under disaster conditions

Required Training:
In-person orientation with Community Preparedness Department staff

Location: 1 lead per county
Counties including San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Mateo, Solano

Time Commitment:
4-6 months. Flexible schedule. Weekdays and Evenings.

This opportunity is sponsored by: American Red Cross Bay Area

Volunteers will work with the following groups Adolescents (13-17) Homeless Adults (26-54) Men Children (5-12) Older Adults (55+) Disabled / Ill Students Disaster Victims Women Families / Parents Young Adults (18-25) We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekdays This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (55+) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Civic & Community Emergency Services Community Development We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Management / Consulting Program Management First Aid / CPR Volunteer Coordination

Contact Person: Eva Marquez, Volunteer Manager, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

85 Second Street, 8th Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 (See a map)

Directions:

This office is located between Mission and Market. We are on the 8th floor. Parking during business hours is difficult. Several garages are nearby. Many buslines and the MUNI/BART stop less than a block from this office.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Montgomery BART/ MUNI,   Walk distance (in minutes): 2 min   Nearest Bus Stop: 14 Mission, 1 min minute walk

Web Site: http://www.redcrossbayarea.org

Last updated on August 23, 2012