The American Red Cross Western Pennsylvania Region is looking for volunteers to serve as shelter workers. People who complete our Sheltering Fundamentals Boot Camp are then eligible to be deployed to assist with the Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma Relief Operations.
To be eligible to deploy as a Red Cross volunteer, individuals must:
- Be age 18 or over with a valid driver's license and be able to drive
- Be able to deploy for a 2-3 week period
- Be able to work 12-hour shifts while deployed
- Pass a background check
- Successfully complete a Health Status Record
- Complete a 3-hour Sheltering Fundamentals Boot Camp
- Complete 2 online train courses (Disaster Cycle Services: An Overview and Everyone is Welcome)
- Complete a standard Red Cross Volunteer Application
Sheltering Fundamentals will be offered on the following dates and times. To register for a specific course, click the registration link next to the course. Upon submission of the registration form, you will be directed to a link to complete a Red Cross Volunteer Application.
There is no cost to attend a course, but advanced registration is required.
Please note that needs during a disaster operation constantly change and you may be asked to complete additional training in any of the following areas - feeding, bulk distribution, logistics, staffing, and/or disaster assessment.
There is no cost to attend a course, but advanced registration is required.
Please note that needs during a disaster operation constantly change and you may be asked to complete additional training in any of the following areas - feeding, bulk distribution, logistics, staffing, and/or disaster assessment.
If you have any questions, please reach out to our Volunteer Services Team at 888-217-9599 (option 4).
** Thanks to all who attended one of our Sheltering Boot Camps in September. **
