What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer: Spiritual Support to Disaster Clients - Perry County position at American Red Cross?
UNPAID VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Opportunity available within the state of Pennsylvania
The Disaster Spiritual Care (DSC) Team Member provides disaster spiritual care support to individuals and families who have been impacted by a disaster.
- Assist disaster clients to utilize their own spiritual resources, values and faith in the midst of crisis, regardless of one's faith tradition.
- Participate in local responses, such as providing support to a family who has experienced a house fire.
- Be involved in preparedness efforts, such as the Home Fire Campaign or community disaster education.
- Assist the chapter in developing partnerships with local faith-based organizations.
- Facilitate long-term recovery for clients by providing spiritual and emotional support, and connection to local resources.
- Be available for staff who request spiritual care support.
Qualifications:
- Meets one of the following criteria:
- A disaster spiritual care provider in good standing in a National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) member organization
- A Board-certified chaplain
- A professional chaplain (paid or volunteer) and is endorsed by that organization
- An endorsed leader of a local faith community or organization
- Successfully complete the DSC Screening evaluation conducted by a DSC Regional Program Lead or DSC Division Advisor for new DSC Volunteers.
For more information and to apply:
https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=44481&h=193&p=1899125
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $0.01 per year
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Work Location: In person