Reporting to the ERT Supervisor, the ERT Responder will be responsible for various emergency shelter and reception centre response activities in addition to other responsibilities related to emergency preparedness. ERT Responders must have the ability to respond in their local community (3 days minimum) and outside of their community (10 days minimum).

When disaster strikes the Canadian Red Cross is there, thanks to our incredible volunteers that come out to support and help their neighbours in need. As a Disaster Management volunteer you will take 40 hours of National Red Cross training to learn how to best support those affected by disasters. After this training is completed, you will become part of a larger response team that can be activated for both small and large-scale disasters. There are opportunities to develop your leadership skills through training and exercises and to share your expertise in key support services areas like human resources and logistics. For more information on the Canadian Red Cross and how to become a volunteer visit our website at www.redcross.ca/volunteer to fill out a volunteer application or email BCYvolunteering@redcross.ca