VOLUNTEER POSITION DESCRIPTION TEMPLATE
Position Title
Disaster Action Team (DAT) Member
Location
Region/SAF Unit
FOCIS Category Disaster Services
Volunteer Availability (check all that apply for position)
Volunteer in the office
Volunteer from home
During business hours (daytime, M-F)
On weekends and/or evenings
Flexible
Only during a large disaster response
Project-Based
Respond to disasters that happen every day (these shifts are typically all night and/or all weekend)
Volunteer Interests (check all that apply for this position)
Respond to disasters
Interact directly with clients
Work independently
Teach & train others
Prepare community
Work with a team
Support the military
Work with technology
Lead a team
Work with logistics
Help with special events
Interact with the media
Be out in the community
Work with government partners
Apply a specialized skill
Offer administrative support
Work with numbers/data
Place/manage volunteers
Fundraising
Volunteer Benefits (check all that apply for this position)
Meet new people
Give back to others
Build resume
Have fun
Learn new skills
Explore a career
Gain leadership experience
Get to know the community
Purpose
Key
Responsibilities
Assist Red Cross in delivering mission by alleviating human suffering caused by
disasters
 Provide timely response to disasters and assist those affected
 Respond to disaster scenes as assigned by Team Leader within two hours
 Meet the needs of those affected by disasters such as the need for shelter
and food by providing Red Cross services
 Complete forms related to services provided
 Provide referrals to other agencies
 Communicate to Team Leader about availability and readiness on a regular
basis
VOLUNTEER POSITION DESCRIPTION TEMPLATE
Relationships
Qualifications
Training
Work with the Disaster Services Workforce in the chapter/region including other
Disaster Responders and the Disaster Action Team Leader
 Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the American Red Cross
 Be able to follow region/chapter and current Red Cross disaster guidance
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Region/Chapter Volunteer Orientation
Disaster Services: An Overview (modules one and two)
Disaster Action Team Fundamentals- if this course is not available yet, take
regional/chapter DAT training
Client Casework Fundamentals- if this course is not available yet, take Client
Services: Providing Emergency Assistance and Client Assistance Cards:
Caseworkers
Disaster Assessment Fundamentals- if this course is not available yet, take
Disaster Assessment Basics
Sheltering Fundamentals- if this course is not available yet, take Shelter
Operations and Shelter Simulation
Feeding Fundamentals- if this course is not available yet, take Basic Food
Safety
Appointed by
Emergency Services Manager, Disaster Services Committee Chairperson, Disaster
Services Committee Vice Chairperson
Reports to or
Partners with
Length of
Appointment
Time
Commitment
Development
Opportunities
Disaster Action Team Leader
Once trained may remain active as long as required training is updated. DAT
membership will be evaluated and renewed yearly based on performance.
Choose your availability on an availability and rotation schedule.
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Be a valued member of a Red Cross service that alleviates human suffering
Enhance personal organizational and leadership skills
Make a positive impact on clients' lives
Receive training in Red Cross disaster response skills
I understand the responsibilities and qualifications of this position, and agree to fulfill them to the best of
my ability.
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Date
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