Registered Nurse for Emergency Shelter Disaster services volunteers are required to have some training. The specific requirements are listed under each individual volunteer opportunity. Check here for the schedule of disaster services training courses . Volunteer gathers information about the level and nature of damage in a disaster and reports it to the Chapter or relief operation so that the victims' needs can be met. Volunteer interviews disaster victims and helps replace essential items such as food, clothing, and basic household goods.
Volunteer also refers families to other agencies that provide additional assistance.
Volunteer prepares and distributes meals to disaster victims and relief workers. Volunteer also opens and staffs Red Cross shelters for large disasters. Volunteer does not need to be currently practicing nursing, but must have current license. History Copyright 2001, The American National Red Cross. All rights reserved.