Te 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.
We will be holding an information evening on Wednesday, 14 October at 7pm at the Gisborne Red Cross Service Centre for the interested parties. To send your RSVP for the information evening or to receive more information, please contact us via [email protected].
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
- Ministry of justice character verification
- Able to provide 2 non related referees
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]