Red Cross volunteers needed for disaster response

CONCORD — The American Red Cross in New Hampshire and Vermont is recruiting disaster response team volunteers with the interest, availability, and compassion to respond at a moment’s notice when others are most in need. Volunteers will receive training from the American Red Cross to develop skills in disaster response planning and delivery, and will work as part of a team with opportunities to advance into leadership roles. Basic computer knowledge is a must.

It takes a special volunteer to want to show up and help when disaster strikes. Red Cross DAT volunteers provide members of their community with immediate services during home fires, natural disasters, or emergency situations. These services include:

• Prompt contact and explanation of Red Cross assistance

• Comfort and compassionate support

• Direct client assistance for temporary lodging and other needs

• Distribution of relief supplies

• Health, mental health, and spiritual care

• Disability assistance

• Recovery services such as referrals and advocacy

Anyone interested in a volunteer position with a Red Cross Disaster Action Team, contact Frank Grima, Northern New Hampshire disaster program manager, at 603-812-1874 or frank.grima@redcross.org.

For more information the American Red Cross, visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org.