Emergency Services Volunteer URGENT (Unpaid) Ref# 012
Wide Bay Volunteer Resource Association Inc.Provide information to help people prepare for emergencies. Fieldwork: Provide support in various settings (such as evacuation centres and airports), register affected people so they can be found by family and friends, manage day-to-day operations of an evacuation centre. Incident Management Team: Administration (data entry, office duties, booking flights and accommodation) leadership roles (assist in the management of Red Cross’ response operations). Operational readiness: Perform office based activities, to ensure that Red Cross is prepared and equipped, to assist people to prepare for response to or recover from emergency events. Recovery: Provide support, handle enquiries and refer people to relevant agencies for assistance in Recovery Centres or conduct Outreach (door-nocking or telephoning) in affected communities. General: Participate in local area convener meetings, training, exercises and other engagement opportunities to maintain skills, experience and knowledge and improve understanding of Red Cross Emergency Services.