Disaster Response Volunteer – Join the Disaster Action Team (Central Jersey)

Every single day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. Whether it's one displaced family, thousands of disaster victims, or providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran or support to a military family member, our vital work is made possible by people like you. It is through the time and care of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things.

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When disaster strikes your community, Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteers are the first to respond—day or night—to provide comfort, care, and essential support to families during their toughest moments. This opportunity supports all seven Central Jersey counties Hunterdon, Somerset, Mercer, Middlesex, Union, Monmouth, and Ocean.

As a DAT volunteer, you’ll help people facing emergencies by providing

• 🏠 Immediate resources (food, clothing, temporary lodging)
• 🤝 Emotional support and reassurance
• 📦 Assistance replacing critical items
• 📘 Guidance to help families begin their recovery journey
  
  

DAT volunteers work as part of a team, responding to local home fires and other emergencies and coordinating closely with Red Cross leadership to ensure families receive the right resources. Volunteers also complete online trainings and take on-call shifts to support neighbors in need.

Time Commitment

🕒 5–10 hrs/week | 📅 On‑call shifts | 🎯 Flexible schedule

📍 Where You’ll Serve

Although this role is posted for all of Central Jersey, volunteers are assigned to a local Disaster Action Team in the county where they live.

👉 Apply or learn more here.

👉 Hear firsthand from volunteers about what makes this role meaningful.