Needs From: United Way of Southeast Minnesota

This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. Ensures timely activation and monitoring of local and regional Disaster Action Team (DAT) responses. The Duty Officer supports the DAT program either at the chapter/territory or region level.

Key Responsibilities Dispatch DAT members and monitor the response to ensure appropriate resources are made available. Activate Disaster Health Services, Disaster Mental Health, and Disaster Spiritual Care, Public Affairs when requested. Documents incoming disaster notification and creates & verifies events in RC Respond. May be required to monitor activity across multiple DAT responses. Notify Chapter and Regional staff of significant events, and contribute to an Initial Incident Report, when appropriate. Attends regularly scheduled team/DAT meetings as required by Chapter/Region. Qualifications Willingness to comply with Red Cross COVID-19 policies for in-person volunteer activities. G/A/P of RES/DAT/SA or above Demonstrated leadership and communication skills Demonstrated commitment to mission of the American Red Cross Ability to remotely monitor and track details of DAT responses Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in complex and stressful situations Proficient with Red Cross systems and online interfaces Sit and/or stand for minimum two-hour periods Work for long periods on computer Speak clearly on the phone and in person

Any questions or to learn more please email MNDAKVolunteer@redcross.org or call 612-463-6587

Communities across the nation have been experiencing school shutdowns due to COVID-19. Studies of student absences, summer learning loss, and prolonged school closures suggest that losing time in school sets students back academically. Living Room Tutors is here to alleviate some of those negative ramifications of being away from the classroom. 

You can get help by becoming a volunteer tutor. Sign up and you will be joining a group of student change-makers making a significant impact on their communities. Sign up through the link on our website, or this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMu7tdJ03ja_amcxHRt9zCnoQI_Jf7kBOLeXbp4kDqY6C1og/viewform

This form allows us to learn more about prospective Tutors and Tutees. Here, we learn what subject areas Tutees need support in and what subject areas tutors are comfortable helping in.

Once signed up, LRT will match you with an appropriate tutee and alert you through an email when your match is made. 

Make Independence a Reality

Our Companion Volunteers make a difference by providing assistance and friendship to adults who have difficulty with daily living tasks, such as shopping or paying bills. We help these adults remain independent in their homes instead of having to move to more costly institutional care. Companions give families or professional caregivers a much needed time off from their duties, run errands, and often provide friendship for their clients.

***NEW-- You can now serve as little as one client a week! That's only 3 hours of your time a week, that makes all the difference in the world for our clients! Or if your looking to volunteer more, you can serve up to 5 clients a week!  

All of our volunteers receive a small stipend and mileage reimbursement for their time and dedication to our programs! 

And remember: When you volunteer, you’re not just helping others—you’re helping yourself. Volunteering leads to new discoveries and new friends. Plus, studies show that volunteering helps you live longer and promotes a positive outlook on life.

So get involved, and join our Companion Programs today!

LRT is looking to recruit students K-12 students that want to volunteer their time as an online tutor. Based on your liabilities and preferences, we will match you to a fitting tutee. With the COVID-19 pandemic causing prolonged school closures, many students are experiencing disruptions in their academic trajectories. LRT is hoping to mitigate some of those negative repercussions by connecting volunteer student tutors to students in need of tutoring.

Tutors OR those looking to receive tutoring services can sign up at livingroomtutors.org