Needs From: UWCK Volunteer Center

Help Your Community During a Disaster!

Join your neighbors to provide food, shelter, comfort and care for your community when a hurricane or other major disaster strikes. With a few hours of training, you can be the crucial lifeline for people in need amid increasing disasters.  Your community needs compassionate people like you to meet that growing challenge of responding to more frequently occurring disaster events.

With just a few hours of training, you can join a dedicated team of Red Cross volunteers ready to help when and where needed. 

Expectations 

Available at least once a year for 3 consecutive days to volunteer to help others in your community after a major disaster like a hurricane.Participate in training for roles to help people with emergency sheltering, meal delivery and other essentials before, during and after a disaster.A personal drive to make your community stronger and safer for everyone in need.

Learn how you can become a Shelter Hero in your community! Click here to get more information. Red Cross Volunteer Application

Most of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are local, personal disasters like home fires.  The Disaster Action Team (DAT) Duty Officer ensures timely activation and monitoring of local and regional DAT responses.

As a Duty Officer, you’ll be the vital link between disaster responders and those in need — dispatching volunteers to scenes like home fires and floods, all from the comfort of your own home. This is a remote, on-call role that keeps our disaster response program running smoothly. You’ll coordinate with field teams, emergency partners, and staff to ensure fast, effective help reaches those affected by disaster.

Some highlights of this role:

You can make a real impact without leaving your houseFlexible scheduling — just 4–6 shifts a monthYou will become part of a tight-knit, mission-driven teamYou will gain valuable experience in emergency coordination

Other qualifications, skills, and interests include:

Must be 18+ with strong communication skillsYou can stay calm and make decisions under pressureYou are comfortable using a cell phone and multitaskingYou want to support your community in times of crisis

Are you ready to be the voice that sends help when it’s needed most?  Click the link to learn more about how you can join us and be a behind-the-scenes hero!   Red Cross Volunteer Application

Every year, the Red Cross responds to over 65,000 emergencies—most are local, personal crises like home fires. These events may not make headlines, but they shatter lives. That’s why our Disaster Action Team volunteers are always ready—24/7, 365 days a year—to deliver immediate relief, emotional support, and long-term recovery resources. When disaster strikes, we make sure families never face it alone.

Red Cross Disaster Action Team Specialists share these life experiences and skills:

Team-orientedAvailability for at least one 4-6 hour shift per weekComfortable with ambiguityEmpathetic and compassionateCan remain calm and patient during stressful situationsBeing bilingual a plus, but not requiredDisaster response experience is a plus, but not required

When disaster strikes—whether it’s a home fire, flood or storm—your neighbors need you. You’ll be there to provide comfort, shelter and support to those experiencing disasters in your community.

Disaster Action Team volunteers are needed across the South Florida Region.  After completing your application you will be contacted by a member of the Volunteer Services team in your local area to discuss local assignment details.

Will you join us to provide help and hope to those that need us most!  Click here for more information: Red Cross Volunteer Application