Deutsches Rotes Kreuz, Kreisverband Heilbronn e.V. (Ortsvereine Abstatt, Bad Rappenau, Bad Wimpfen, Brackenheim, Beilstein, Berwangen, Elsenz, Erlenbach, Eppingen, Frankenbach, Gemmingen, Gundelsheim, Heilbronn, Heinriet-Gruppenbach, Ilsfeld, Ittlingen, Jagsthausen, Kirchardt, Lauffen, Leingarten, Löwenstein, Neckarsulm, Neuenstadt, Nordheim, Möckmühl, Mühlbach, Obersulm, Obergimpern, Richen, Roigheim, Schwaigern, Weinsberg, Wüstenrot, Zaberfeld)
Volunteer disaster relief workers
Volunteer disaster relief workers
After a short training as a medical assistant and regular exercises, you can support the medical security of events and provide support in the event of major incidents or disasters.
Regular participation in training, drills, events, and deployments. Volunteers can attend additional specialized training depending on suitability and interest.
⏱ 2 hours/week
Tasks
After a short training as a medical assistant and regular exercises, you can support the medical security of events and provide support in the event of major incidents or disasters.
Regular participation in training, drills, events, and deployments. Volunteers can attend additional specialized training depending on suitability and interest.
Benefits
Volunteers experience quick integration into the community and have access to a large network. The role emphasizes camaraderie and solidarity. Through varied and challenging activities, volunteers gain skills that are also valuable in everyday life. Volunteering is highly regarded by the public
FAQ
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What Skills do I need?
Anyone willing to volunteer in their community is eligible. Professional background does not matter. Volunteer disaster relief workers thrive on the diversity of their members and their talents. -
What tasks does the German Red Cross perform?
The tasks can be summarized as rescue, medical service and care. The need is massively increased, especially during major events or major accidents and disasters -
Can my employer prevent me from volunteering?
Volunteers should always inform their employer about their particular voluntary work with the Red Cross. Particularly in exceptional emergency situations, major accidents or disasters, the employer can receive compensation for lost wages if an employee takes part in an operation. -
What level of fitness is required?
Basic mental and physical fitness is sufficient. For activities where a respiratory protective device is required, a medical examination is carried out and renewed regularly. -
Is firefighting a male-dominated field?
Basically not. About 50% of Red Cross volunteers are female. -
Do I get paid for volunteering?
This is an unpaid position. In special situations such as exceptional situations, major accidents or disasters, the employer can be compensated for lost wages. You will not receive any compensation for securing major events. The focus here is on having fun and volunteering.
Skills Required
Creative: 2/5
Technical: 3/5
Social: 5/5
Language: 4/5
Flexibility: 3/5
Organization
Deutsches Rotes Kreuz, Kreisverband Heilbronn e.V. (Ortsvereine Abstatt, Bad Rappenau, Bad Wimpfen, Brackenheim, Beilstein, Berwangen, Elsenz, Erlenbach, Eppingen, Frankenbach, Gemmingen, Gundelsheim, Heilbronn, Heinriet-Gruppenbach, Ilsfeld, Ittlingen, Jagsthausen, Kirchardt, Lauffen, Leingarten, Löwenstein, Neckarsulm, Neuenstadt, Nordheim, Möckmühl, Mühlbach, Obersulm, Obergimpern, Richen, Roigheim, Schwaigern, Weinsberg, Wüstenrot, Zaberfeld)
Disaster relief, also known as emergency management, refers to the process of responding to a catastrophic situation and providing humanitarian aid to persons and communities who have suffered from some form of disaster.
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