Description
Our team of dedicated and trained volunteers and staff are on call 24/7 to respond to a wide range of emergencies, from natural disasters like floods and severe weather to individual crises such as house fires, and power outages.
During times of major incidents, we work alongside the emergency services and local authorities to help set up and run rest centres, offering immediate support including emotional care and essential supplies like warm clothing, hygiene packs and hot drinks. We also support vulnerable people at home by ensuring their immediate needs are addressed through door to door welfare checks.
When not responding to emergencies, our teams of volunteer train together and work together and attend local resilience building events across the area to help people prepare themselves for an emergency which can happen at any time.
Organisation aims and objectives
For the last 150 years, we have put kindness into action. The British Red Cross has been helping millions of people in the UK and around the world get the support they need when crisis strikes.
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Frequency and commitment details
Can be on call for 24 hours a month.
Restrictions
Have held a driving licence for at least 2 years which allows you to drive in the UK. Have access to your own vehicle and be willing to drive a British Red Cross vehicle.
Experience required: Respond to emergency call outs in your local area.
Give emotional support to people and communities affected by an
emergency.
Give practical support such as distributing clothing, food or water after an
emergency.
Tell people where they can get extra support.
Collaborate with local government or emergency services staff.
The skills you need
Warm and friendly.
Calm and can follow processes under pressure.
Good listening skills and ability to empathise.
Can communicate in a calm manner.
Able to act responsibly.
Travel details: To deploy within the Orkney Islands, at short notice, all year round, based on availability, including anti social hours.
Minimum age: 18
Support
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training.
Training details: Are available to undertake approximately 33 hours of required e-learning modules and Zoom training sessions in the first few months of volunteering plus other ongoing service specific trainings as required.