As a member of our Emergency Management team you will:
– Work collaboratively as part of an experienced team of trained EM volunteers and respond to emergencies in your community, or province or across Canada according to your schedule and availability
– Learn about Red Cross assistance including emergency shelter, clothing, food, personal services, registration, family reunification and safety and wellbeing requirements
– Assess needs with those affected by an emergency event and provide approved goods and services
– Support the wellbeing of beneficiaries by providing care, comfort and referrals to partner agencies and other community-based groups for services
– Prepare, inventory and manage response supplies to ensure they are stocked and ready
– Contribute to the overall health, safety and security of the team you work with
– Participate in Red Cross team building, training, planning and readiness exercises
– Contribute to community-based risk reduction and emergency preparedness activities
– Apply for leadership roles to supervise, mentor and lead other EM volunteers and manage the delivery of required services

Learn more at this link here: https://www.redcross.ca/volunteer/apply-now/emergency-management-volunteer