CDS Regional or Local Area Coordinator

Role:

• Prepare
  • Connect with your local Red Cross or disaster emergency management group u0026amp; attend Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) meetings, if available, to network and build awareness for the needs of children in disasters
  • Establish yourself as a contact for working with children in disasters locally
  • Network with regional CDS certified volunteers (CCLS and non-CCLS) so that vital teamwork connections can be established pre-disaster response (obtain list from CDS leadership)
• Respond
  • Collaboratively with CDS leaders, coordinate large-scale local deployments
    • Delegating roles and responsibilities of CDS rapid responders on-site
    • Report needs/updates to CDS leadership

Qualifications:

• CDS certified volunteer, preferably with disaster deployment experience

How to become:

• Email Kathy Fry-Miller at [email protected] stating interest
• Selection is based on current need and individual qualifications and determined by CDS leadership