Support your community before and during an emergency. Join the Dunedin Disaster Welfare and Support Team and help people prepare for disasters and get through when an emergency or disaster happens.
You could be deployed to assist in a flood, fire or other large-scale emergencies, and you’ll help with a range of activities that could include:
You’ll receive training in comprehensive first aid, psychological first aid, welfare support, and other essential skills for the role. Their teams train regularly and sometimes take part in scenario-based exercises with other response teams.
You need to be physically fit, a good communicator and able to commit to your team for at least 12 months. You'll need to follow their Health, Safety and Wellbeing policies and procedures, which will be advised during training.
The Disaster Welfare and Support Team is excited to expand, and they invite you to apply and join the next intake on the 1st of April. Don’t miss your chance to be part of something great!
If you have any questions, please express interest below and Red Cross will get in contact.
This would suit someone who:
A Police background check is required for this role.
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
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