Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Respond to Rhode Island disasters, including fires to provide emergency assistance to those in need.
The Red Cross is looking for volunteers to become trained in Disaster Services and respond to emergencies. Disaster team members are on a rotating shift, responding to house fires, weather emergencies and other disasters. Opportunities to participate in disaster relief around the country are possible as well.

Interested volunteers are required to complete a volunteer application and participate in a volunteer interview. The American Red Cross offers Disaster training courses to volunteers prior to them responding to emergencies.

This opportunity is sponsored by: American Red Cross RI Chapter

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Advocacy & Human Rights Emergency Services Disaster Readiness Volunteers will work with the following groups Disaster Victims We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekends Weekdays We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Caregiver No Specific Skills Counseling / Information Support Safety / Fire Language Translation / Interpretation.

Contact Person: Nick Logothets, Director Of Disaster Services, (401) 846-8100, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

105 Gano Street Providence, RI 02906 (See a map)

Directions:

The American Red Cross is on Gano Street, which is exit 3 off of 195. Route 195 is accessible from both routes 95 North and 95 South.

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Barrington Central Falls Cranston Cumberland East Providence Johnston Lincoln North Providence Pawtucket Providence Riverside Rumford Seekonk Smithfield Warwick
Statewide:		Available throughout all of Rhode Island

Miscellaneous Information

Handicap accessible?
	Yes
Does this opportunity provide services to low-income communities?
	Yes