Needs From: United Way of North Idaho

Volunteer: Coordinate Disaster Relief From Home - Be a Duty Officer!

Make a Real-Time Impact During Disasters

Disaster Action Team (DAT) Duty Officers are the behind-the-scenes heroes who coordinate local emergency responses as they unfold. From the comfort of your home, you’ll ensure that people affected by disasters receive the care and support they need by dispatching trained volunteers to the scene.

What You’ll Do:

Monitor incoming disaster alerts and assess response needs Dispatch Red Cross volunteers to provide immediate assistance Communicate clearly and calmly with team members and affected individuals Use Red Cross systems to track and manage response activities

What You’ll Need:

Comfort talking on the phone with new people Ability to learn and use computer applications Strong organizational and multitasking skills Reliable access to a computer, internet, and phone Willingness to complete Red Cross training

Why It Matters:

Your coordination ensures that families affected by disasters receive timely help, shelter, and emotional support. You’ll be a vital part of the Red Cross mission—Sleeves up. Hearts open. All in.

Get started: www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter at JoinUsNW@redcross.org


Agency: American Red Cross

Make a Real-Time Impact During Disasters

Disaster Action Team (DAT) Duty Officers are the behind-the-scenes heroes who coordinate local emergency responses as they unfold. From the comfort of your home, you’ll ensure that people affected by disasters receive the care and support they need by dispatching trained volunteers to the scene.

What You’ll Do:

Monitor incoming disaster alerts and assess response needs Dispatch Red Cross volunteers to provide immediate assistance Communicate clearly and calmly with team members and affected individuals Use Red Cross systems to track and manage response activities

What You’ll Need:

Comfort talking on the phone with new people Ability to learn and use computer applications Strong organizational and multitasking skills Reliable access to a computer, internet, and phone Willingness to complete Red Cross training

Why It Matters:

Your coordination ensures that families affected by disasters receive timely help, shelter, and emotional support. You’ll be a vital part of the Red Cross mission—Sleeves up. Hearts open. All in.

Get started: www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter at JoinUsNW@redcross.org


Agency: American Red Cross

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Sep 26, 2025

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Be the neighbor who shows up when it matters most (Benewah Co.)

When disaster strikes your community, Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteers are the first to respond—bringing comfort, care, and critical resources like food and shelter to those in need. Join this vital team by signing up for on-call shifts and help ensure 24-hour emergency support is always just a phone call away for your neighbors.

Hear firsthand why others have volunteered in this role. Training is free and the experience is priceless. Get started at www.redcross.org/volunteer

We are the American Red Cross. Sleeves up. Hearts open. All in.

Agency: American Red Cross

When disaster strikes your community, Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteers are the first to respond—bringing comfort, care, and critical resources like food and shelter to those in need. Join this vital team by signing up for on-call shifts and help ensure 24-hour emergency support is always just a phone call away for your neighbors.

Hear firsthand why others have volunteered in this role. Training is free and the experience is priceless. Get started at www.redcross.org/volunteer

We are the American Red Cross. Sleeves up. Hearts open. All in.

Agency: American Red Cross

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Oct 17, 2025

Zip Code: 83861

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Be the neighbor who shows up when it matters most (Bonner-Boundary Co.)

When disaster strikes your community, Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteers are the first to respond—bringing comfort, care, and critical resources like food and shelter to those in need. Join this vital team by signing up for on-call shifts and help ensure 24-hour emergency support is always just a phone call away for your neighbors.

Hear firsthand why others have volunteered in this role. Training is free and the experience is priceless. Get started at www.redcross.org/volunteer

We are the American Red Cross. Sleeves up. Hearts open. All in.

Agency: American Red Cross

When disaster strikes your community, Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteers are the first to respond—bringing comfort, care, and critical resources like food and shelter to those in need. Join this vital team by signing up for on-call shifts and help ensure 24-hour emergency support is always just a phone call away for your neighbors.

Hear firsthand why others have volunteered in this role. Training is free and the experience is priceless. Get started at www.redcross.org/volunteer

We are the American Red Cross. Sleeves up. Hearts open. All in.

Agency: American Red Cross

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Oct 17, 2025

Zip Code: 83864

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Be the neighbor who shows up when it matters most (Shoshone Co.)

hen disaster strikes your community, Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteers are the first to respond—bringing comfort, care, and critical resources like food and shelter to those in need. Join this vital team by signing up for on-call shifts and help ensure 24-hour emergency support is always just a phone call away for your neighbors.

Hear firsthand why others have volunteered in this role. Training is free and the experience is priceless. Get started at www.redcross.org/volunteer

We are the American Red Cross. Sleeves up. Hearts open. All in.

Agency: American Red Cross

hen disaster strikes your community, Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteers are the first to respond—bringing comfort, care, and critical resources like food and shelter to those in need. Join this vital team by signing up for on-call shifts and help ensure 24-hour emergency support is always just a phone call away for your neighbors.

Hear firsthand why others have volunteered in this role. Training is free and the experience is priceless. Get started at www.redcross.org/volunteer

We are the American Red Cross. Sleeves up. Hearts open. All in.

Agency: American Red Cross

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Oct 17, 2025

Zip Code: 83837

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Be the neighbor who shows up when it matters most (Kootenai Co.)

When disaster strikes your community, Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteers are the first to respond—bringing comfort, care, and critical resources like food and shelter to those in need. Join this vital team by signing up for on-call shifts and help ensure 24-hour emergency support is always just a phone call away for your neighbors.

Hear firsthand why others have volunteered in this role. Training is free and the experience is priceless. Get started at www.redcross.org/volunteer

We are the American Red Cross. Sleeves up. Hearts open. All in.

Agency: American Red Cross

When disaster strikes your community, Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteers are the first to respond—bringing comfort, care, and critical resources like food and shelter to those in need. Join this vital team by signing up for on-call shifts and help ensure 24-hour emergency support is always just a phone call away for your neighbors.

Hear firsthand why others have volunteered in this role. Training is free and the experience is priceless. Get started at www.redcross.org/volunteer

We are the American Red Cross. Sleeves up. Hearts open. All in.

Agency: American Red Cross

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Oct 17, 2025

Zip Code: 83815

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer with Kootenai County Office Emergency Management (OEM)

Community volunteers help OEM support emergency and disaster response in our county.  They help educate our community about preparedness at tabling events, serve as role players in drills and exercises, provide emergency communications (ham radio volunteers), support the CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) program in Kootenai County and more!

Agency: Kootenai County Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

Community volunteers help OEM support emergency and disaster response in our county.  They help educate our community about preparedness at tabling events, serve as role players in drills and exercises, provide emergency communications (ham radio volunteers), support the CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) program in Kootenai County and more!

Agency: Kootenai County Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 83835

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Be the Voice of the Red Cross in Emergency Operations Centers

American Red Cross

When disasters strike, it takes coordinated efforts of government agencies working alongside nonprofit organizations to quickly respond and help chart the path forward. Volunteers serving as Government Operations Service Associates serve as direct contact with government partners, often in an Emergency Operations Center or other coordination center, during a Disaster Relief Operation to ensure that Red Cross actions are aligned with the government.

Do you have the flexibility to deploy for two weeks to support communities impacted by disaster? The Red Cross is looking to train willing individuals 18 and older to fill a variety of roles during disaster relief operations. All training and travel expenses are fully covered by the Red Cross.

To join our team, visit: www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter at JoinUsNW@redcross.org.

Agency: American Red Cross

American Red Cross

When disasters strike, it takes coordinated efforts of government agencies working alongside nonprofit organizations to quickly respond and help chart the path forward. Volunteers serving as Government Operations Service Associates serve as direct contact with government partners, often in an Emergency Operations Center or other coordination center, during a Disaster Relief Operation to ensure that Red Cross actions are aligned with the government.

Do you have the flexibility to deploy for two weeks to support communities impacted by disaster? The Red Cross is looking to train willing individuals 18 and older to fill a variety of roles during disaster relief operations. All training and travel expenses are fully covered by the Red Cross.

To join our team, visit: www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter at JoinUsNW@redcross.org.

Agency: American Red Cross

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Sep 30, 2025

Zip Code: 83814

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Serve More Than a Meal — Bring Comfort and Hope After Disaster


American Red Cross

After a disaster, a hot meal and a warm smile can be a powerful source of comfort and hope. As a Feeding Service Associate with the Red Cross, you’ll help nourish both body and spirit— whether by serving meals at a shelter or delivering food directly to neighborhoods impacted by disaster. Your presence can be a light in someone’s darkest moment.

Do you have the flexibility to deploy for two weeks to support communities impacted by disaster? The Red Cross is looking to train willing individuals 18 and older to fill a variety of roles during disaster relief operations. All training and travel expenses are fully covered by the Red Cross.

To learn more about how you can make sure that no one goes hungry after a disaster, visit: www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter at JoinUsNW@redcross.org

Agency: American Red Cross


American Red Cross

After a disaster, a hot meal and a warm smile can be a powerful source of comfort and hope. As a Feeding Service Associate with the Red Cross, you’ll help nourish both body and spirit— whether by serving meals at a shelter or delivering food directly to neighborhoods impacted by disaster. Your presence can be a light in someone’s darkest moment.

Do you have the flexibility to deploy for two weeks to support communities impacted by disaster? The Red Cross is looking to train willing individuals 18 and older to fill a variety of roles during disaster relief operations. All training and travel expenses are fully covered by the Red Cross.

To learn more about how you can make sure that no one goes hungry after a disaster, visit: www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact your local chapter at JoinUsNW@redcross.org

Agency: American Red Cross

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Sep 30, 2025

Zip Code: 83814

Allow Groups: No