Needs From: United Way of South Central Tennessee

Volunteer to provide emergency mental health needs to disaster victims of a hurricane, tornado, or house fire.

This important volunteer role uses licensed and certified mental health workers to respond to local disasters and provide Disaster Mental Health (DMH) services to clients and Red Cross workers during preparedness, response, and recovery within a chapter or region following local disasters.

This position is responsible for responding during local emergencies to provide Disaster Mental Health interventions and help facilitate long-term recovery for clients impacted by a disaster and assist the chapter in developing partnerships with local mental health agencies.

Experience and up to date credentials are required for this particular role. All Red Cross training will be provided during onboarding. 

Disasters don't have schedules. That is why we work with our volunteer workforce based on need as well as their availability.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for a Disaster Recovery Caseworker position with the American Red Cross. I am so happy you found our posting!

You will find comprehensive details about the Disaster Recovery Caseworker position, along with information on other disaster volunteer roles. To begin your application process, please note that all disaster volunteers must be at least 18 years old. As part of our screening, you will be required to create an email login and consent to a criminal background check focusing on theft and violence prevention.

Throughout the application process, please feel free to reach out to me with any questions. I’m happy to help!

To begin your application, please visit www.redcross.org/volunteer.

Once again, thank you for considering becoming a part of our team. Together we can make a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by disasters.

Watch our video to learn more: Shelter/DA

Provide assistance to meet disaster-caused emergency health needs such as loss of medications, medical equipment, treatment, and health recovery information to victims of hurricanes, tornadoes, and house fires.

What does a Disaster Health Services team do?

You can support local families virtually from the comfort of your home or serve a 2 week deployment at large scale disaster operations.

Required Qualifications:

The American Red Cross is looking for disaster dispatchers in the Hamilton County area. 

Whether you choose to volunteer virtually or at our chapter office during the workday, your contribution will be invaluable in helping us provide vital assistance to those affected by disasters. To give you a better idea of what to expect and the responsibilities involved, please take a moment to watch our brief video on disaster response volunteers here.

For a detailed overview of the Duty Officer role, you can access the position description here.

Ready to take the next step? You can apply to volunteer with us by creating your volunteer profile here. Please note that all disaster responders must be at least 18 years old. As part of our screening process, you'll be required to create an email login and consent to a criminal background check focusing on theft and violence.

Disasters are happening more often and hitting harder, which means the need for trained volunteers is more important than ever. If you've ever thought about stepping up and supporting Red Cross shelters, whether here in Tennessee or across the country, now’s the perfect time to get ready.

Volunteer now to be a shelter hero!

Here's what you'll do:

Qualifications:

Thank you for considering this opportunity to serve those in need.