Emergency Response Volunteer - Aberystwyth, United Kingdom - British Red Cross Volunteer
Description
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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