Safety and Wellbeing (SWB) Responder Volunteer
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| Organization Name: | Canadian Red Cross |
| Address: | 400 Cooper Street, Suite 8000, Ottawa, ON, K2P 2H8 Ottawa ON K2P 2H8 |
| Website: | http://www.redcross.ca |
| Organizational Description: | The Canadian Red Cross is part of the largest humanitarian network in the world, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Our mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity in Canada and around the world. Our network is vast, but our approach is simple. All Red Cross programs and activities are guided by the Fundamental Principles of Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary service, Unity and Universality. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Description of Duties: | Locations: Winnipeg & Brandon MB The Canadian Red Cross Society, a non-profit, humanitarian organization dedicated to helping Canadians, as well as the most vulnerable throughout the world, is seeking a Disaster Management Safety & Wellbeing (SWB) Responder Volunteer. The Emergency Management Safety and Wellbeing (SWB) Responder Volunteer will work under the direction of the SWB Supervisor, as part of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and within the operational mandate of the Canadian Red Cross. The SWB Responder will collaborate with other responders to provide SWB services to beneficiaries in a safe and supportive environment and adapt when assignments change due to shifts in operational needs and priorities. Specifically, this position will focus on: -Supporting the implementation of SWB services and activities for beneficiaries -Facilitating the resilience, emotional and psychosocial well-being of the affected population, in collaboration with other Operation personnel |
| Skills Required: | For further information, as well as application instructions, please visit the Canadian Red Cross application portal: https://www.redcross.ca/volunteer/apply-now/safety-and-wellbeing-responder |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime, Evening, Weekend Be able to work non-traditional hours (daytime, evenings and weekends), be on-call and respond to emergency/disaster related requests |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | General Populace |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Certificate of recognition Evaluation Supervision Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Online: www.redcross.ca/volunteer/apply-now/safety-and-wellbeing-responder |
| Closing Date: | Dec 31, 2020 |
