Are you interested in helping your community after a disaster? Islamic Relief USA is looking
for volunteers to help with disaster relief before, during and after major events. Volunteers are
required to attend all Islamic Relief USA trainings, which will help them determine the size and scope of a disaster, and the level of damage and support needed.
Islamic Relief USA will provide food, lodging, local transportation and necessary supplies. Possible partial reimbursement of travel costs may be available if needed.
To apply for volunteer positions, review the qualifications below and then fill out the form below or send an email to Miriam Soliman, disaster response team coordinator, at msoliman@irusa.org and volunteers@irusa.org.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide damage assessments
- Determine the need for support after initial assessments
- Arrange necessary follow-ups with disaster survivors
- Complete any reports or documents related to incident
Qualifications and Competencies
- Between 21 and 55 years old
- Must be available for tours of seven days, and able to work for eight to 12 hours a day
- Willingness to be on-call
- Ability to work with diverse populations in highly stressful situations
- Exhibits compassion in high-stress environments
- Excellent communication skills
- Computer skills
- Ability to lift at least 25 lbs
- Must be in good health and able to be on your feet for hours at a time
- Team player
- Follows directions well
- Takes initiative
