Disaster Welfare and Support Team volunteer - Greymouth

Disaster Welfare and Support Team volunteer Greymouth New Zealand Red Cross – Greymouth, South Island 4mo ago , from SEEK Volunteer New Zealand Role description Support your community before and during an emergency. Join your local Disaster Welfare and Support Team (DWST) and help people prepare for disasters and to get through when an emergency or disaster happens. Your tasks Setting up and providing support in evacuation centers Undertaking needs assessments to understand what support people need Providing psychosocial support We have 20 teams around the country that are prepared to help in their communities or in neighbouring regions at short notice. Teams are listed by their regular training location. Volunteer requirements and training You’ll receive training in comprehensive first aid, psychological first aid, welfare support, and other essential skills for the role. Our teams train regularly and sometimes take part in scenario-based exercises with other response teams. Meet new people, gain a range of new skills and be there for your community. Apply to be a disaster welfare support volunteer now. Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) While working as a volunteer you’ll need to follow Health, safety & wellbeing (HSW) information to keep yourself and others safe. Apply Online on the Red Cross website To apply go to our website and choose Get involved > Volunteer in New Zealand > Find a Volunteer Role > Disaster Welfare and Support Team Volunteer > West Coast > Greymouth Category Disaster Relief Commitment Regular – more than 6 months Type Of Work Safety & Emergency Services Time Required Red Cross Disaster Welfare Support Team members are required to attend training sessions. Deployment of the team could occur at any time, morning or night, weekday or weekend. Volunteer shifts during a deployment are scheduled according to the needs of the disaster recovery. Training Comprehensive first aid, Psychological first aid, Welfare support, Other essential skills for the role. Our teams train regularly and sometimes take part in scenario-based exercises with other response teams. #J-18808-Ljbffr