THE British Red Cross is seeking volunteers from Reading to help with its charity work.
The organisation is currently recruiting emergency response volunteers who will work to support emergency services.
This includes helping with call-outs, providing emotional and practical help to those affected by emergency incidents.
Responders will work alongside emergency services in lending support during house fires, floods, power cuts, and water shortages, among others.
The British Red Cross responds to an urgent crisis around every four hours, offering equipment, people, space, and other resources to help with recovery and injury response.
Volunteers receive emergency and first aid training.
Responders must be able to offer at least 24 hours a month and should live no further than 30 minutes’ travelling time from the BRC base in Eastern Avenue, Central Reading.
Applicants must also over the age of 18 and will be expected to attend as many team meetings as possible, with each team holding one a month.
Roman Lagnado, Emergency Response Operations Manager for British Red Cross in the South and Channel Islands, said:
“Our Emergency Response Volunteers give people the support they need at a time when they need it the most.
“When there is a fire, flood or severe weather, we’re among the first to respond. From making a cup of tea to trekking through snow and sleet to deliver the essentials, we work with other organisations to do what’s needed straight away.
“This volunteering role gives you a great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones, and you’ll be part of a dynamic and inclusive team. We would urge anyone aged 18 or older to consider applying.”
For more information, or to apply, visit: volunteer.redcross.org.uk
