Emergency Management Volunteer

The Canadian Red Cross (Red Cross) – an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. We are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free working environment.

Emergency Management Teams across Canada are looking for volunteers to be a part of their mission. Because of our wide-reaching network of highly trained volunteers, Canadians who have found themselves impacted by disaster big and small, are able to turn to the Canadian Red Cross for relief and support.


As a volunteer in this role, you will:

• Work collaboratively as part of an experienced team of trained EM volunteers and respond to emergencies in your community, or province or across Canada according to your schedule and availability.
• Learn about Red Cross assistance including emergency shelter, clothing, food, personal services, registration, family reunification and safety and wellbeing requirements.
• Assess needs with those affected by an emergency event and provide approved goods and services.
• Support the wellbeing of communities by providing care, comfort and referrals to partner agencies and other community-based groups for services.
• Prepare, inventory and manage response supplies to ensure they are stocked and ready
• Contribute to the overall health, safety and security of the team you work with.
• Participate in Red Cross team building, training, planning and readiness exercises.
• Contribute to community-based risk reduction and emergency preparedness activities.
• Apply for leadership roles to supervise, mentor and lead other EM volunteers and manage the delivery of required services.

You bring these essential talents:

• Commitment - to the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross Movement and the core competencies of team excellence, service excellence, accountability and results focused.
• Customer Service Skills - dedicated to supporting those affected by emergencies.
• Language fluency - to deliver services in English; French and additional languages are an asset
• Communication skills - attuned to supporting with active listening and the ability to explain and confirm understanding.
• Attention to detail - when making notes, maintaining logs, completing forms, providing statistics and tracking financial disbursements.
• Computer use – including the ability enter data into a database or spreadsheet and use email
• Teamwork values - sharing information, helping team members, respectful of diversity, approachable, building relationships.
• Ability to remain calm during a crisis - express empathy, remain focused and respond decisively.
• Dependable and reliable.

A satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check or equivalent is mandatory for all personnel volunteering or working with the Red Cross.