- Organization
- American Red Cross - National Headquarters
NY State Disaster Liaison Volunteer
- Duration
- Recruiting now
- Location
- New York, NY
Opportunity Details
Ongoing
In-Person
Recruiting now
New York, NY 10004
About this Opportunity
Volunteer Opportunity Alert! - Want to make a real impact during disasters in New York?
The American Red Cross is looking for a NY State Disaster Liaison Volunteer to help coordinate with emergency teams, share critical info, and support disaster planning across the state.
What You’ll Do:
Help staff the New York State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and FEMA Region II when activated. Organize training and scheduling for EOC volunteers. Attend meetings and exercises with state agencies and disaster partners like New York VOAD. Share updates between the Red Cross and state emergency teams. Support disaster planning efforts across New York. Help build and maintain strong government liaison capabilities.
What We’re Looking For:
Willingness to follow public health and Red Cross policies. Experience working with executive leaders and government partners (like State Emergency Management or VOAD). A talent for building relationships and working toward shared goals. Flexibility to spot and adapt to changing situations. A positive, problem-solving mindset and great customer service. Quick follow-up, active listening, and timely solutions. Confidence and professionalism when working with people at all levels. Willingness to travel to meetings and field offices in NY/NJ as needed. A submitted resume.
Time commitment:
20 hrs/month + 2-week deployment once a year. Travel to NY/NJ may be needed.
Features
- Accessible
- Good for Families
- Good for Seniors
- Indoor Activity
- Outdoor Activity
Skills/Interests
- Business Skills
- Legal
- Marketing
- Media
- Public Speaking
- Relevant Skills Desirable
- Social Media
- Teaching
- Technology
- Writing
Issue area
- Arts & Culture
- Community Strengthening
- Disaster Response & Recovery
- Job Training & Employment
- Literacy
- Public Safety
- Technology
- Veterans & Military Families
Contact Information
- NHQVolMobilization@redcross.org
- NHQVolMobilization@redcross.org
