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Disaster Welfare Support Team Timaru

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Our Timaru Disaster Welfare Support Team (DWST) will mostly train and respond to emergencies in the local area but may travel throughout New Zealand supporting other Red Cross teams when needed.

We have 20 teams around the country that are prepared to help in their communities or in neighbouring regions at short notice. Teams are listed by their regular training location.
You could be deployed to assist in a flood, fire or other large-scale emergencies, and you will help with a range of activities that include:

  • Setting up and providing support in evacuation centers
  • Undertaking needs assessments to understand what support people need
  • Providing psychosocial support
Requirements:

Volunteer requirements for DWST

  • 16+ Years Old
  • Physically fit
  • 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

To apply direct, please apply on our New Zealand Red Cross website.

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.

A Police background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

two hours per training session.
deployment time varies.

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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