Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation Volunteer

Volunteer opportunity conditions :   

• Location : Partially virtual - hybrid
• Minimum age : 18 years or older.  
• Specific requirements : 
  • Local travel or deployment may be required.
  • Possibility of evening or weekend work.
  • Possibility of walking.
  • Possibility of virtual roles.
  • Time commitment varies based on assignment. 
  • Possibility of working independently or within a team, based on preference.

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) – an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. We are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free working environment. 

The Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation (DRR-CCA) team is looking for volunteers. 

By joining the team as a volunteer, you will: 

• Gain knowledge about disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation.
• Deliver innovative risk reduction and climate adaptation approaches. 
• Engage with the public to raise awareness and increase overall emergency preparedness.  
• Participate in activities related to disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation. 

As a volunteer in this role, you will: 

• BeReady: Become a facilitator for the Red Cross flagship preparedness workshop, in person or virtually.
• Join a Campaign: Raise awareness in at-risk communities, and help households take simple actions to reduce their risks and adapt to a changing climate.
• Community events and activities: raise awareness at community events or help us test new approaches in risk reduction and climate adaptation, such as nature-based solutions.
• Ask the Expert (in development): in partnership with subject-matter experts, offer a space to communities to ask their burning questions about preparedness, risks, and adaptation.
• Service Continuity Planning (in development): support preparedness for community organizations to help them maintain services before, during, and after a disaster.

You bring these essential talents: 

• Passion for climate change adaptation, emergency preparedness and risk reduction.
• Strong verbal/written language skills: English and/or French required.
• Complete required volunteer learning (see page two).
• Willingness to work in diverse cultural settings. 
• Team spirit.  

A satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check or equivalent is mandatory for all personnel volunteering or working with the CRC.