Emergency Response Volunteer - Aberdeen, United Kingdom - British Red Cross Volunteer
Description
When there is a fire, flood or severe weather, we're among the first to respond.From making a cup of tea to trekking through snow and sleet to deliver the essentials, we work with other organisations to do what's needed straight away.
You must be located within 30 minutes of the British Red Cross office in Aberdeen. This is a 24 hour service and volunteers will need to be available when on call. We would like volunteers who are;Why we want you:
Working alongside the local emergency services every day, from house fires and flooding to power cuts and water shortages, the British Red Cross responds to an emergency almost every 4 hours.
As an Emergency Response Volunteer, you will give people the support they need at a time they need it the most.- Tasks: Respond to emergency call outs in your local area.
- Give emotional support to people and communities affected by an emergency.
- Give practical support such as distributing clothing, food or water after an emergency.
- Tell people where they can get extra support.
- Collaborate with local government or emergency services staff
- Skills:
- Calm and can follow processes under pressure.
- Good listening skills and ability to empathise.
- Can communicate in a calm manner.
- Able to act responsibly
- Benefits:
- A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones.
- All training and induction for the role (there is no charge for training).
- Reasonable preagreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training.
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