Disaster Action Team Trainee

Purpose	The entry level within the Disaster Action Team is the DAT Trainee. As a trainee, a disaster volunteer has the opportunity to observe and participate in disaster response while concurrently receiving the formal training to become a DAT Technician. Assignment as a DAT Trainee requires completion of application and orientation to ARC Disaster Services
Key Responsibilities	Willingness to support Red Cross Mission Respond to local disasters with an experienced Technician Participate in advanced training when offered Participate in DAT development and team activities Respond to local disasters with a DAT Technician.
Relationships	Reports to DAT Captain or Coordinator
Qualifications	All applicable clearances received with no reports Complete all necessary training
Training	Orientation to American Red Cross On job training Introduction to Disaster Services Mass Care Shelter Operations Family Services Current Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Certification Preventing Disease Transmission
Appointed by	Volunteer Support Services Department
Reports to or Partners with	Reports to DAT Captain or Coordinator
Time Commitment	It is preferred that DAT trainees volunteering in the city sign up for at least one 12 hour on-call shift per week. The shifts run from 6:00am – 6:00pm or 6:00pm – 6:00am. Branch Captains may decide how they want their team to respond