International Services Restoring Family Links Program Volunteer Comm, Outreach

Provide volunteer program leadership, management, and support; interact and liaise with volunteers and Red Cross management.

Why:
The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

RFL Caseworker Lead provide these services through delivering and collecting Red Cross Messages containing vital family news, conducting searches in their community to locate missing family members, speaking with clients to gather details to begin searching for their missing relatives, reaching out to community organizations and groups to inform them of Restoring Family Links Services, and providing appropriate referrals to other services a client may need.

• Assist in recruiting and placing volunteers, as well as any additional orientation/training required, ensuring volunteers meet and stay current in all requirements for their duties/responsibilities
• Ensure volunteers maintain professionalism and follow the Red Cross Code of Conduct
• Assist well as assist in planning and participating in volunteer recognition activities
• Support or/and conduct interviews with clients to gather the details to initiate a search for their loved ones.
• Ensure proper search for missing relatives in the community through reviewing and analyzing case details in the case management database, conducting home visits, speaking with community members, and contacting organizations serving refugees and migrants.

• Desire to support the American Red Cross humanitarian mission through reconnecting separated families. (Required)
• Ability to work independently with diverse populations in a culturally competent manner, and to embody the Red Cross's Fundamental Principals including Impartiality and Neutrality. (Required)
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products, and experience working in databases; coupled with excellent research skills and comfort using technology. (Required)
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills. (Required)
• Excellent attention to detail. (Required)
• Experience working with, diverse communities including migrants and refugees. (Preferred)
• Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies.

Have Question? Please contact the Opportunity Coordinator listed below for support.

This project is created, organized, and managed by our nonprofit partner, the American Red Cross.

All volunteers participating in this volunteer opportunity are expected to adhere to the health and safety guidelines outlined here: https://www.laworks.com/health-and-safety

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