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 house
- Flexible scheduling — just 4–6 shifts a month
- You will become part of a tight-knit, mission-driven team
- You will gain valuable experience in emergency coordination
Other qualifications, skills, and interests include:
- Must be 18+ with strong communication skills
- You can stay calm and make decisions under pressure
- You are comfortable using a cell phone and multitasking
- You 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
