Disaster Response
Disaster Action Team
Provide comfort and care for people affected by fires, tornadoes and other local disasters by meeting basic emergency needs such as food, clothing and shelter.
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When:
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On-call rotations for weeknights (4:30 p.m. – 8 a.m.) and weekends (Friday, 4:30 p.m. – Monday, 8 a.m.)
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Where:
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Indianapolis
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Time:
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Time commitment varies according to response.
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Disaster Relief Field Supply Center
Organize items, stock shelves and load and unload disaster relief supplies at the American Red Cross National Disaster Relief Field Supply Center. Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time and basic computer skills needed. Some heavy lifting required (minimum of 50 pounds).
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When:
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Weekdays
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Where:
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Indianapolis and Noblesville
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Time:
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Four hour shifts, twice monthly
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Service to the Armed Forces Caseworker
Provide emergency communications between deployed service members and their families and assist with casework for people affected by disasters. Basic computer skills needed.
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When:
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Weekdays from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Where:
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Indianapolis
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Time:
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Four hour shift
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Mobile Feeding Response Team
Provide food and water to police and fire departments during an extended emergency response. Working with other volunteers, load the Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) with needed supplies, transport and serve beverages and snacks to emergency responders at the scene.
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When:
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On-call rotations for weeknights (4:30 p.m. – 8 a.m.) and weekends (Friday, 4:30 p.m. – Monday, 8 a.m.)
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Where:
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Indianapolis
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Time:
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Time commitment varies according to response.
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