Turn Tragedy Into Hope - Help Local Families Affected by Home Fires

Every day people are forced from their home due to disasters. Single and multi-family home fires account for 90% of disaster responses for the American Red Cross. Compassionate and committed Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteers help those families affected.

Respond by phone to families affected by home fires, flooding or other local disasters to provide resources, comfort and hope.

Be the beacon of hope to families who are likely having the worst day of their lives.

What’s Needed

• 18 years or older with a valid United States driver’s license
• Training provided both online courses and shadow virtually with experienced volunteers​​​​​​​
• Computer with internet and a smart phone
• On call shifts available

  What Our Volunteers Are Saying

• "I’m retired and was looking for a way to help in my local community. I love that I found the Red Cross because being able to help someone in one of their greatest times of need is a feeling like no other." ~Charlie V.
• “I watched the Red Cross help my Mom when she had a house fire and I knew I wanted to help giveback anyway I could. Now I am able to pay it forward for my Mom and our family.”  ~Laqueesha J.
• “I may not have money to give, but I have time.” ~Taylor W.
• “It’s a wonderful feeling being able to help someone affected by a home fire, who literally, may only have the clothes on their back." ~Julie M.

How to get started

• · Complete the online application at www.redcross.org/volunteer

  · Or for any questions or to schedule a personal volunteer consultation contact: Maggie Raynolds Text/Call  816-826-8392 margaret.raynolds@redccross.org