Time Commitment: 14 day deployments and 12‑hour
shifts (day or night)
Location: Disaster shelters (local, regional, or national)
Be a steady presence when everything feels uncertain. As a Sheltering Team Volunteer, you work inside Red Cross shelters to provide emotional support, reassurance, and stability for individuals and families displaced by disaster.
This role is ideal for volunteers who are calm under pressure, compassionate listeners, and confident navigating challenging situations.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide a welcoming, supportive presence for shelter residents
- Offer moral and emotional support during stressful and emotional moments
- Assist with day‑to‑day shelter operations (reception, dormitory, feeding, information, etc.)
- Help de‑escalate conflicts and support a respectful, safe shelter environment
- Work collaboratively with fellow volunteers and shelter leadership
Why This Role Matters:
For shelter residents, the shelter is more than a place to sleep—it’s a place of transition, uncertainty, and emotion. Your ability to listen, empathize, and remain grounded helps restore dignity, trust, and calm during crisis.
Why You’ll Love It:
- Make a direct, human impact during disaster response
- Serve on meaningful 12‑hour day or night shifts
- Use interpersonal and conflict‑resolution skills for good
- Training and support provided so you’re never serving alone
Be the calm, compassionate presence people need in
moments of crisis.
Reach out today and support your community when it matters most.
