Our Auckland Disaster Welfare Support Team (DWST) will mostly train and respond to emergencies in the local area but may travel throughout New Zealand supporting other Red Cross teams when needed.

We have 20 teams around the country that are prepared to help in their communities or in neighbouring regions at short notice. Teams are listed by their regular training location.

You could be deployed to assist in a flood, fire or other large-scale emergencies, and you’ll help with a range of activities that could include:

Key Duties You could be deployed to assist in a flood, fire or other large-scale emergencies, and you’ll help with a range of activities that could include:

• Setting up and providing support in evacuation centers
• Undertaking needs assessments to understand what support people need
• Providing psychosocial support

Volunteer requirements for DWST

• 16+ Years Old
• Physically fit
• A good communicator
• Able to commit to your team for at least 12 months
• Able to pass New Zealand Police Check (support Services Child/youth)
• Able to provide 2 referees for character check

To apply direct, please apply on our New Zealand Red Cross website.

Support your community during an emergency, join your local Disaster Welfare and Support Team (DWST) and help people prepare for disasters and to get through when an emergency or disaster happens.

We appreciate your help. Thank you.