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Emergency Response Volunteer (Tayside)

  • British Red Cross
  • VO101220

Description

Our team of dedicated and trained volunteers and staff are on call 24/7 to respond to a wide range of emergencies, from natural disasters like floods and severe weather to individual crises such as house fires, and power outages.

During times of major incidents, we work alongside the emergency services and local authorities to help set up and run rest centres, offering immediate support including emotional care and essential supplies like warm clothing, hygiene packs and hot drinks. We also support vulnerable people at home by ensuring their immediate needs are addressed through door to door welfare checks.

When not responding to emergencies, our teams of volunteer train together and work together and attend local resilience building events across the area to help people prepare themselves for an emergency which can happen at any time.

Organisation aims and objectives

For the last 150 years, we have put kindness into action. The British Red Cross has been helping millions of people in the UK and around the world get the support they need when crisis strikes.

Availability

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Frequency and commitment details

Can be on call for 24 hours a month. To deploy within the Dundee area at short notice, all year round, based on availability, including anti social hours.  We’re interested in people living within the whole Tayside area, in particular Perth, Kinross & Forfar to apply for this role.

Restrictions

Have held a driving licence for at least 2 years which allows you to drive in the UK. Have access to your own vehicle and be willing to drive a British Red Cross vehicle.
Experience required: Respond to emergency call outs in your local area. Give emotional support to people and communities affected by an emergency. Give practical support such as distributing clothing, food or water after an emergency. Tell people where they can get extra support. Collaborate with local government or emergency services staff. The skills you need Warm and friendly. Calm and can follow processes under pressure. Good listening skills and ability to empathise. Can communicate in a calm manner. Able to act responsibly.
Travel details: To deploy within the Dundee area at short notice, all year round, based on availability, including anti social hours.  We’re interested in people living within the whole Tayside area, in particular Perth, Kinross & Forfar to apply for this role.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training.

Last updated 4 months ago

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