Volunteer opportunities with the Canadian Red Cross
Emergency Response Team (ERT) Responder When I was looking for volunteering opportunities the first place I looked was the Canadian Red Cross. It was life-changing, and it really gave me a sense of purpose. My resume has expanded so much by developing all these skills.
We rely on volunteers with diverse skills, backgrounds, and experiences. Skills and experience you already have can be an asset in a range of volunteer roles. If you're looking to learn new skills, make meaningful connections, and improve the lives of vulnerable Canadians, you're bound to find a rewarding role.
You could help Canadians affected by emergencies and disasters recover and rebuild, or you could help an individual or family who has lost their home in a fire.
With a wide range of community support services, you could provide daily support to older adults, people in vulnerable situations and their caregivers; support the delivery of services such as adult day programs, attendant services for persons with physical disabilities, Meals on Wheels, supportive housing, transportation, or participate in Friendly Calls to enhance social connectedness and well-being.
Apply now and we will work with you to figure out which role is the best fit!
Emergency Response Team (ERT) Responder
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Along with a team of experienced volunteers, you will assess the needs of those affected by an emergency event.
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You will work with your team and community partners to provide access to services such as shelter, food, clothing, and the registration of evacuees. You will also help provide emotional care and comfort within an emergency shelter, community reception centre, community recovery centre or through outreach activities in the community.
- Ideally, you are willing to help within your community and you may be available to help in other communities periodically throughout the year.
- Apply for a position in Quebec
Emergency Response Team (ERT) Supervisor
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Working collaboratively with your team, community partners and the ERT Site Manager, you will ensure that comfort and care are provided to those who have experienced an emergency event.
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You will help your team set up a welcoming environment for clients and organize the delivery of one or multiple services such as emergency shelter, emergency food and emergency clothing.
- You will provide your team with feedback, coaching and support to deliver caring and comforting services.
- You will work within your community and you are ideally available to help in other communities periodically throughout the year.
- Apply for a position in Quebec
Safety & Wellbeing Responder
- As a Safety and Wellbeing Responder within the Emergency Response Team (ERT) you will work to increase the resilience, emotional and psychosocial well-being of people impacted by emergencies.
- You will participate in psychosocial support delivery to individuals and families, ensuring their protection from further psychological harm.
- You will work as a mental health and psychosocial support advocate for individuals and families. You will also work with populations who may have barriers to finding help as they transition through crisis.
- Apply for a position in Quebec
Personal Disaster Assistance (PDA) Responder
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Working with a small team of trained responders, you will support clients affected by smaller disaster events such as house fires.
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This support will include assessing short-term needs and providing access to immediate services such as shelter, food, clothing.
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Your compassion and caring for those affected will help them focus on the next steps and recovery.
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When not responding, you will help your team remain prepared and may get involved with community disaster preparedness initiatives that reduce the impact of disasters in your community.
- You are willing to assist people in your community who are in need, and you can take on periodic on-call shifts.
- Apply for a position in Quebec
Personal Disaster Assistance (PDA) Supervisor
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You will ensure that your small team of trained responders is ready when called upon to help those affected by smaller disaster events such as house fires.
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You will support your team during an event by making sure those affected have their needs assessed and that services are provided.
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When not responding, you will help your team remain prepared and may get involved with community disaster preparedness initiatives that reduce the impact of disasters.
- You will work within your community and be available to take periodic on-call shifts.
- Apply for a position in Quebec
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