Last updated on August 6, 2008

In any disaster, big or small, the Client Caseworker is vital to beginning recovery for the victim. The Client Caseworker will respond to a disaster and help the victim(s) through the necessary steps to reclaiming what was lost. Caseworkers will assess the needs of the victim, both immediate and long term, to then determine what kind of help they need and where they can receive it if it is outside the scope of the Red Cross. As a Client Caseworker, you can help lead victims of disaster through the process of regaining what they lost and assist in reestablishing their lives.

Volunteers for this position will need to complete a Client Casework class at the Chapter before beginning in the field service. There are two branches of Client Casework--one that allows volunteers to solely respond to major disasters and another that offers volunteers the opportunity to respond to more localized disasters through participating in the Disaster Action Team. DAT requires additional training that can be discussed with the Volunteer Coordinator and/or the Director of Emergency Services.

This opportunity is sponsored by: American Red Cross Great Bay Chapter

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Evenings Weekends Weekdays Weekly

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25)

We are looking for volunteers with the following skills

Advocacy Public Relations / Outreach Counseling / Information Support Public Speaking

Volunteers will work with the following groups

Disaster Victims Families / Parents

This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests

Advocacy & Human Rights Emergency Services Civic & Community Public Assistance Disaster Response

I'm interested in this opportunity

Contact Person:
Hannah Fisher, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)

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Address:

Pease International Tradeport, CA Building, 273 Corporate Drive Portsmouth, NH 03801 (See a map)

Directions:

Enter Pease International Tradeport from front entrance. Straight through the first set of lights. Next intersection will be stop sign. Turn right onto Arboretum Drive. American Red Cross Great Bay Chapter is the second drive way on the right, #4. The building is a brick single story with glass double doors.

Web Site: http://www.greatbayredcross.org

Miscellaneous Information

Please list social issues addressed that might not have been previously checked.
	Disaster Response and Recovery
Give minimum age for this opportunity (when unaccompanied by an adult).
	18
Will you accept any youth between ages 12-17 if accompanied by an adult?
	No
Will you accept youth under 12 for this opportunity if accompanied by an adult?
	No
Does this opportunity require specific skills?
	Yes
Can this opportunity be performed from the volunteer's home?
	No
Is this opportunity's site wheelchair accessible?
	Yes

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