Tairawhiti - Disaster Welfare and Support Team volunteer

Join your local Disaster Welfare and Support Team (DWST)

Help people prepare for disasters and get through when an emergency or disaster happens.

Role description

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

Your Tasks

Meet new people, gain a range of new skills and be there for your community.

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

Volunteer requirements for DWST

• 16+ Years Old
• 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

Apply Online on the Red Cross website

To apply go to our website and choose Get involved > Volunteer in New Zealand > Find a Volunteer Role > Disaster Welfare and Support > Te-tairawhiti > Gisborne

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.

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]