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-oriented
- Availability for at least one 4-6 hour shift per week
- Comfortable with ambiguity
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Can remain calm and patient during stressful situations
- Being bilingual a plus, but not required
- Disaster 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
