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emergency support services volunteers
4 months ago
Task description:
Location preferably in-person, but virtually if needed.
Regions / or cities:
Yukon – Various Communities:
City of Whitehorse
City of Dawson
Town of Watson Lake
Village of Haines Junction
Village of Carmacks
Town of Faro
Village of Teslin
Village of Mayo
Minimum age: 18 years and older.
Minimum volunteer hours /period: 1 year commitment
Specific requirements: Enhanced Police Information Check
You want to make a difference? Embrace the journey of the Canadian Red
Cross (CRC) to support communities in needs.
Emergency Management Teams in the Yukon are looking for volunteers to be
a part of their mission. Because of our wide-reaching network of highly trained volunteers, Canadians who have found themselves impacted by disasters big and small, are able to turn to the Canadian Red Cross for relief and support.
By joining us as a volunteer, you will immerse yourself in a vibrant network of passionate individuals, fostering personal growth, gaining experience as well as an invaluable sense of purpose, and profound satisfaction of positively shaping lives across our diverse and resilient nation.
We are devoted to cultivating an open, diverse, inclusive and barrier-free volunteering environment, ensuring that everyone can contribute and thrive in our community.
At this time, the CRC has temporarily suspended our Covid-19 vaccination
policy and does not require but continues to strongly encourage full vaccination of all our personnel. A satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check or equivalent is mandatory for all personnel volunteering or working with the CRC.
Responsibilities: As a volunteer in this role, you will:
-Respond to alerts to support emergency response operations, in-person
or virtually, as needed, locally and across the Yukon.
-Assess needs with those affected by an emergency event, complete
documentation, and provide appropriate supports, such as shelter,
clothing, and food.
-Deploy locally and throughout the territory to establish and operate
emergency response sites such as congregate shelters and reception
centres, as available.
-Support the well-being and recovery of impacted individuals by
providing referrals to partner agencies and other community-based
assistance.
-Contribute to and participate in community-based risk reduction and
emergency preparedness activities such as exercises, emergency supply
management, and public education initiatives.
-Have the opportunity to apply for specialized positions and leadership
roles to supervise, mentor, and lead other volunteers and manage the
delivery of emergency services.
Skills needed: You bring these essential talents:
Commitment: To the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross Movement and
the core competencies of team excellence, service excellence and accountability.
Customer service skills: Empathetic and dedicated to supporting those
affected by emergencies. Respond decisively, remain focused and can
shift priorities quickly as needed.
Communication skills: Utilize active listening, care and the ability to
clearly communicate your understanding when dealing with complex
situations.
Computer skills and attention to detail: Basic/intermediate skills will
be necessary for training and responses. Accuracy when inputting
sensitive information.
Flexibility and dependability: Ability to respond to alerts during
traditional and non-traditional hours may be required. This can include
late nights or weekends, depending on the event.
Teamwork values: Assist your team members, respect diversity, and be
willing to build relationships.
At the Canadian Red Cross, our volunteers are catalysts for hope,
dedicated to embodying our core principles while collectively creating a
transformative, life-changing impact in communities nationwide.
Time commitment: We are looking for volunteers to make a 1 year
commitment and be available for monthly meetings and engagement
opportunities. When deployed volunteer are typically deployed for a 10
to 14 days to provide emergency relief
Incentive for the volunteer: Volunteers will be provided with extensive
training to prepare them to respond to and support community members who
have been impacted by natural disaster and emergencies
Staff position that will supervise the volunteer:
Reid Eyre
Michelle Rodgers
Canadian Red Cross
