Disaster Welfare Support Team Whanganui - Manawatu

Role descriptionSupport your community before and during an emergency. Join your local Disaster Welfare and Support Team.Your tasksYou could be deployed to assist in a flood, fire or other large-scale emergencies, and you'll help with a range of activities that could include:Setting up and providing support in evacuation centresUndertaking needs assessments to understand what support people needProviding psychosocial supportVolunteer requirements and trainingYou'll receive training in comprehensive first aid, psychological first aid, welfare support, and other essential skills for the role. Our teams train regularly and sometimes take part in scenario-based exercises with other response teams.We need you to be physically fit, a good communicator and able to commit to your team for at least 12 months – some of our volunteers have been with us for more than 20 years.Minimum age 16 years.Meet new people, gain a range of new skills and be there for your community. Apply to be a disaster welfare support volunteer now.VettingNew Zealand Police - support services (child/youth)Two referees for character checks
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