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Duty Officer (Remote Volunteer Opportunity) Make a Difference Behind the Scenes During Disasters As a Duty Officer , you are the first point of contact when the American Red Cross receives a request for disaster assistance.

Purpose: Support families affected by local emergencies—mostly home fires—by providing immediate care, comfort, and resources to help them begin recovery. Key Responsibilities: * Respond to local disasters as part of a team. * Provide emotional support and emergency assistance to impacted individuals.

Time Commitment: Regional responses: Shift work determined by the scale of the relief operation; a minimum requirement of 8-12 hours per day during the disaster relief operation for multiple, consecutive days. Beyond Regional responses: 12-14 hour days for extended periods depending on distance. Time and length of commitment will vary by operation.