Needs From: Community Builders of Monterey County

Are you a data whisperer, a metadata maven, or a database enthusiast? The Monterey Audubon Society needs your skills! Over the years, we have gathered a wealth of incredible environmental and community data. Now, we face an exciting challenge: we have lots of data, and we need to organize it! If you love turning unstructured information into beautifully organized, accessible digital libraries, we would love to have you join our team.

As a Digital Library volunteer, you can choose to collaborate on a variety of impactful projects, including:

- Photo Archive & Retrieval: Help us categorize, tag, and organize years of stunning wildlife and community photography so our team can easily find and use them

- Newsletter Retrieval System: Catalog and index our historic newsletters to make decades of local conservation history searchable.

- Database Management: Structure and clean up over 10 years of historical project data to help us track long-term environmental trends.

- ArcGIS StoryMaps: Combine geography and data to build visually stunning, interactive stories that show the real-world impact of our conservation work.

-Data-Driven Storytelling: Use our organized data to write compelling summaries and articles about our past and present projects.

Purpose
This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department at the county level. Provide Follow up and Recovery Planning Services, including referrals, for individuals and households following regional events - primarily home fires.

Responsibilities
Conduct follow-up for clients within 72 hours of case being opened by Disaster Action Team or Caseworker.
May also conduct Intake and provide Financial Assistance to qualified clients if case was not opened by DAT
Conduct Follow-up and Recovery Planning Services
Provide Internal Referrals and External Referrals.
Assist with problem-solving and advocacy upon request
Use RC Care to document services according to the Client Care Program Standards and Procedures and RC Care Job Tools.
Services may be provided in person or virtually.
Work with community recovery partners to plan for community recovery needs and long-term recovery activities.
May also have a REC/CARE/SA GAP in addition to steady state role.

Time Commitment
Min. of 4 hrs/week.

Volunteer FrequencyWeekly
Qualifications
Willingness to comply with Red Cross COVID-19 policies for in-person volunteer activities.

Preferred qualifications:

Able to treat clients with care, comfort and concern.
Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the American Red Cross.
Demonstrated ability to work well in stressful situations and in a team-oriented setting.
Demonstrated interest in learning about community resource organizations.
Treats people equitably and works effectively with diverse populations
Comfortable with technology
Length of Appointment
Not recommended for those with short time period for volunteering (e.g. on summer break or on a short sabbatical)

Development Opportunities
Based on skill and interests, become a Recovery Team Leader or get a GAP and deploy nationally

Requirements
Required:

Disaster Cycle Services: An Overview
RC Care: Caseworker Curriculum
Everyone is Welcome
Concept of Operations Basics
Recommended:

Psychological First Aid: Helping Others in Times of Stress
https://youtu.be/vvEyDRQEqpQ