Urgent disaster position available - watertown, ny

American Red Cross Eastern New York Region
Watertown, NY

Every single day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. Whether its one displaced family, thousands of disaster victims, or providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran or support to a military family member, our vital work is made possible by people like you. It is through the time and care of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things.

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Disaster Services - Sheltering Volunteer

This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services (DCS) department. The Sheltering (SH) Service Associate (SA) is a temporary position assigned to work in person in a Red Cross shelter before, during and/or after a disaster event. Sheltering Service Associates complete tasks necessary for shelter operations and interacts with clients to ensure their needs are met. Sheltering Service Associates support the day-to-day activities within a shelter, which can include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information or other areas within a shelter.

Required Commitment

  • you have the interest and ability to travel outside of our region to help with a major disaster.
  • You are comfortable in-person (masks may be required in certain circumstances)
  • Willing and able to volunteer in person in a disaster shelter before, during and/or after a disaster event.
  • Comfortable working in a team environment as a frontline worker under the direction of a Supervisor
  • Ability to walk on uneven terrain.
  • Ability to work for long periods on computer and/or reading small print and/or writing.
  • Ability to lift / carry 20 lbs. multiple times per shift.


**Please note these roles are ongoing roles and are local positions where you reside, with the opportunity to deploy nationally to large scale disasters in the future. Please contact me for more information**

Still have questions?

Email [email protected]

Phone 315-777-0411

The American Red Cross relies on volunteers just like YOU! This is a fulfilling opportunity to meet other volunteers and play a vital role in making sure every community has a disaster team ready for emergencies. If this opportunity isn't the right fit, we have many others! Connect with us through the email or phone number above! Thank you for considering volunteering. Your time can make a world of difference in someone’s life.

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Posted 2025-10-06

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