Emergency and Disaster Services Team Member Volunteer
Australian Red Cross (SA)Red Cross Emergency services assist households and communities to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies in Australia.
During and after an emergency, volunteers provide psychological first aid to people affected by a disaster when they visit a relief or recovery centre.
They help reduce initial distress, ascertain needs, assist in the meeting of basic human needs and support coping and adjustment. They also help register affected people. Outside of emergency times, volunteers may support communities to be better prepared for future emergencies.