American Red Cross - Carolinas Region

Red Cross Disaster Relief volunteers support people affected by home fires, storms, and countless other crises.  As more people rely on the Red Cross for help, the need for compassionate Disaster Relief volunteers has never been greater.

There are two positions – one is for local, year-round response and the other is for large-scale disaster response occurring anywhere in the country.

DISASTER RELIEF VOLUNTEERS

Position 1:

Year-Round Disaster Team (DAT): Red Cross Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteers respond year-round to local emergencies (primarily home fires) - meeting with the impacted clients, assessing the situation, and offering the appropriate assistance, resources, and services to meet the client's immediate needs. 

• Time Commitment: On-call at least 6 shifts each month. The length of a shift varies but is typically 6-12 hours.

Position 2

Large-Scale Disaster Relief Volunteer: During large-scale disasters (hurricanes, wildfires, tornados, etc.), volunteers support the day-to-day activities within a shelter. This may include reception, registration, feeding, or other areas with a shelter.  

 Time Commitment: 

• Local (within 60 miles): Multiple local shifts of 4-12 hours each 
• Outside the Region/Deployment: Minimum of 14 days working 10-12 hour shifts (the Red Cross arranges travel and pays expenses).