506 Cottage St.
"Individuals interested in volunteering must present in person at the Pioneer Valley Chapter headquarters at 506 Cottage Street in Springfield starting at 9am on Thursday morning, June 2. Volunteer candidates will be required to fill out an application, be screened for interest and available opportunities, and complete a background check."
Vol center: American Red Cross Pioneer Valley Chapter at 506 Cottage St., Springfield, MA 01104 or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013. For further information about the work of the Pioneer Valley Chapter, please visit www.redcrosscwm.org or call 413-737-4306.
The American Red Cross has requested assistance. ARC is facing significant gaps in staffing for shelters in the gulf area, for current operations with the tornadoes as well as anticipated operations for flooding. The pool of local ARC volunteers has been tapped, but is insufficient. ARC is currently looking for licensed or certified health and mental health volunteers who may be willing, able and approved to deploy as a ARC volunteer to support general shelter operations. ARC health/mental training is a plus, but they are willing to take individuals without the training (and will provide just in time training). Note: This is not a Federal or State deployment of MRC volunteers. This is a voluntary activation to support a partner organization.
If you have volunteers that you would approve for deployment, please tell them to contact the local Red Cross chapter (www.redcross.org) to begin the activation process and to receive just-in-time training. Note that these MRC volunteers must meet the following Red Cross eligibility criteria. For Disaster Health Services the individual must:
a. Have an active and unrestricted license (i.e. RN, LPN, LVN, NP, EMT, MD, DO) AND b. Current CPR For Disaster Mental Health the individual must: a. Have an active and unrestricted independent license and masters degree as a clinical social worker, psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, psychiatric nurse, or psychiatrist OR b. Have an active and unrestricted state license/certification and masters degree as a school psychologist or school counselor OR c. Have an active and unrestricted state license and a bachelors degree (BSN) as a registered nurse and American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification in mental health nursing ARC has agreed to accommodate groups who wish to deploy together. Any questions should be directed to the local ARC chapter. Thank you for your consideration and willingness to help.
Fri Jun 03 18:36:50 +0000 2011 by tfri:notes: "Individuals interested in volunteering must present in person at the Pioneer Valley Chapter headquarters at 506 Cottage Street in Springfield starting at 9am on Thursday morning, June 2. Volunteer candidates will be required to fill out an application, be screened for interest and available opportunities, and complete a background check."
Vol center: American Red Cross Pioneer Valley Chapter at 506 Cottage St., Springfield, MA 01104 or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013. For further information about the work of the Pioneer Valley Chapter, please visit www.redcrosscwm.org or call 413-737-4306.
RC Updates: http://newsroom.redcross.org/ -> "Individuals interested in volunteering must present in person at the Pioneer Valley Chapter headquarters at 506 Cottage Street in Springfield starting at 9am on Thursday morning, June 2. Volunteer candidates will be required to fill out an application, be screened for interest and available opportunities, and complete a background check."
Vol center: American Red Cross Pioneer Valley Chapter at 506 Cottage St., Springfield, MA 01104 or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013. For further information about the work of the Pioneer Valley Chapter, please visit www.redcrosscwm.org or call 413-737-4306.
RC Updates: http://newsroom.redcross.org/
posted at: http://www.wmmrc.org/
American Red Cross requesting Medical Reserve Corps assistance
Dear MRC Unit Leaders,
The American Red Cross has requested assistance. ARC is facing significant gaps in staffing for shelters in the gulf area, for current operations with the tornadoes as well as anticipated operations for flooding. The pool of local ARC volunteers has been tapped, but is insufficient. ARC is currently looking for licensed or certified health and mental health volunteers who may be willing, able and approved to deploy as a ARC volunteer to support general shelter operations. ARC health/mental training is a plus, but they are willing to take individuals without the training (and will provide just in time training). Note: This is not a Federal or State deployment of MRC volunteers. This is a voluntary activation to support a partner organization.
If you have volunteers that you would approve for deployment, please tell them to contact the local Red Cross chapter (www.redcross.org) to begin the activation process and to receive just-in-time training. Note that these MRC volunteers must meet the following Red Cross eligibility criteria. For Disaster Health Services the individual must:
a. Have an active and unrestricted license (i.e. RN, LPN, LVN, NP, EMT, MD, DO) AND b. Current CPR For Disaster Mental Health the individual must: a. Have an active and unrestricted independent license and masters degree as a clinical social worker, psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, psychiatric nurse, or psychiatrist OR b. Have an active and unrestricted state license/certification and masters degree as a school psychologist or school counselor OR c. Have an active and unrestricted state license and a bachelors degree (BSN) as a registered nurse and American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification in mental health nursing ARC has agreed to accommodate groups who wish to deploy together. Any questions should be directed to the local ARC chapter. Thank you for your consideration and willingness to help.
For more information contact:
Brenda Brouillette
Emergency Service Director - Western MA
Deputy Director - Chapter Services
American Red Cross
Pioneer Valley Chapter
506 Cottage Street
Springfield, MA 01104
413-233-1005 (direct)
413-265-0683 (cell)
413-785-0929 (fax)
www.redcrosscwm.org
(show/hide changes)Thu Jun 02 17:24:15 +0000 2011 by LTel:notes: "Individuals interested in volunteering must present in person at the Pioneer Valley Chapter headquarters at 506 Cottage Street in Springfield starting at 9am on Thursday morning, June 2. Volunteer candidates will be required to fill out an application, be screened for interest and available opportunities, and complete a background check."
Vol center: American Red Cross Pioneer Valley Chapter at 506 Cottage St., Springfield, MA 01104 or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013. For further information about the work of the Pioneer Valley Chapter, please visit www.redcrosscwm.org or call 413-737-4306. -> "Individuals interested in volunteering must present in person at the Pioneer Valley Chapter headquarters at 506 Cottage Street in Springfield starting at 9am on Thursday morning, June 2. Volunteer candidates will be required to fill out an application, be screened for interest and available opportunities, and complete a background check."
Vol center: American Red Cross Pioneer Valley Chapter at 506 Cottage St., Springfield, MA 01104 or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013. For further information about the work of the Pioneer Valley Chapter, please visit www.redcrosscwm.org or call 413-737-4306.
RC Updates: http://newsroom.redcross.org/
mission:
The American Red Cross, Pioneer Valley Chapter was founded in 1906 and has grown over the past century in both size and scope to serve more than 70 cities and towns throughout greater Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin Counties.
We are your American Red Cross—a family of passionate volunteers and staff who are committed to fulfilling our mission of helping local residents prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. We are the place where a total stranger will give you shelter after a home fire, a word of comfort in a crisis, or even help save your life.
For millions, the American Red Cross emblem stands for hope. Our Chapter is a proud part of a national network that works together to ensure Red Cross services are available in our communities, across the country and around the world.
The Red Cross has five major lines of service and while they are all different, they all serve the same purpose of empowering ordinary people to perform extraordinary acts in the face of emergencies.
* We shelter, feed and care for survivors of disasters;
* We supply nearly half of the nation’s blood;
* We teach lifesaving skills;
* We help our military families cope with emergencies;
* And we provide humanitarian aid to people worldwide.
When you volunteer with Red Cross or participate in life-saving trainings, donate blood, or make a financial donation, you bring hope to our friends and neighbors in need. -> The American Red Cross, Pioneer Valley Chapter was founded in 1906 and has grown over the past century in both size and scope to serve more than 70 cities and towns throughout greater Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin Counties.
We are your American Red Cross—a family of passionate volunteers and staff who are committed to fulfilling our mission of helping local residents prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. We are the place where a total stranger will give you shelter after a home fire, a word of comfort in a crisis, or even help save your life.
For millions, the American Red Cross emblem stands for hope. Our Chapter is a proud part of a national network that works together to ensure Red Cross services are available in our communities, across the country and around the world.
The Red Cross has five major lines of service and while they are all different, they all serve the same purpose of empowering ordinary people to perform extraordinary acts in the face of emergencies.
* We shelter, feed and care for survivors of disasters;
* We supply nearly half of the nation’s blood;
* We teach lifesaving skills;
* We help our military families cope with emergencies;
* And we provide humanitarian aid to people worldwide.
When you volunteer with Red Cross or participate in life-saving trainings, donate blood, or make a financial donation, you bring hope to our friends and neighbors in need.
(show/hide changes)Thu Jun 02 17:21:48 +0000 2011 by LTel:name: The American Red Cross, Pioneer Valley Chapter - 5/11 MA Tornado (VOLUNTEER CTR.) -> American Red Cross, Pioneer Valley Chapter - 5/11 MA Tornado (VOLUNTEER RECEPTION CTR.)
mission:
The American Red Cross, Pioneer Valley Chapter was founded in 1906 and has grown over the past century in both size and scope to serve more than 70 cities and towns throughout greater Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin Counties.
We are your American Red Cross—a family of passionate volunteers and staff who are committed to fulfilling our mission of helping local residents prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. We are the place where a total stranger will give you shelter after a home fire, a word of comfort in a crisis, or even help save your life.
For millions, the American Red Cross emblem stands for hope. Our Chapter is a proud part of a national network that works together to ensure Red Cross services are available in our communities, across the country and around the world.
The Red Cross has five major lines of service and while they are all different, they all serve the same purpose of empowering ordinary people to perform extraordinary acts in the face of emergencies.
* We shelter, feed and care for survivors of disasters;
* We supply nearly half of the nation’s blood;
* We teach lifesaving skills;
* We help our military families cope with emergencies;
* And we provide humanitarian aid to people worldwide.
When you volunteer with Red Cross or participate in life-saving trainings, donate blood, or make a financial donation, you bring hope to our friends and neighbors in need. ->
The American Red Cross, Pioneer Valley Chapter was founded in 1906 and has grown over the past century in both size and scope to serve more than 70 cities and towns throughout greater Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin Counties.
We are your American Red Cross—a family of passionate volunteers and staff who are committed to fulfilling our mission of helping local residents prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. We are the place where a total stranger will give you shelter after a home fire, a word of comfort in a crisis, or even help save your life.
For millions, the American Red Cross emblem stands for hope. Our Chapter is a proud part of a national network that works together to ensure Red Cross services are available in our communities, across the country and around the world.
The Red Cross has five major lines of service and while they are all different, they all serve the same purpose of empowering ordinary people to perform extraordinary acts in the face of emergencies.
* We shelter, feed and care for survivors of disasters;
* We supply nearly half of the nation’s blood;
* We teach lifesaving skills;
* We help our military families cope with emergencies;
* And we provide humanitarian aid to people worldwide.
When you volunteer with Red Cross or participate in life-saving trainings, donate blood, or make a financial donation, you bring hope to our friends and neighbors in need.
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