Our Emergency Disaster Services Director Robert Heal, (who himself is a volunteer), is sending out an URGENT message. The EDS team is in urgent need of volunteers!!
Volunteer Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) Canteen Drivers/Operators Needed
Where : The Salvation Army New London CT. When :It's flexible! We'll work with your schedule
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An EDS volunteer Canteen Driver is the team member responsible for getting the canteen to and from events and assisting in the operation on scene. The driver is often the first EDS team member on an emergency scene and is responsible for driving and set up. The driver is typically the EDS person in charge during the incident. A routine EDS call typically lasts for a few hours and involves 2-4 EDS team members.
Responsibilities: Load the canteen with necessary supplies for the reported number to be fed, check stocked items, prepare coffee, drive canteen to the scene, contact the served agency (police, fire, etc.) to determine where to set up, set up to cook and serve food, cook if necessary, direct other EDS team members, plan departure, clean truck with help of team members, report meal counts to EDS leader.
Required Qualifications: Desire to help others in time of need, highly flexible schedule/availability & willingness to receive calls at odd hours or during adverse weather conditions, active & in reasonable physical shape, ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Desired Qualifications (not necessary but a plus): Previous experience/familiarity driving a large vehicle (i.e. RV or truck),radio communications, command experience, some cooking experience, knowledge of EDS, mechanically oriented, first aid skills, familiarity with responding at a moment’s notice. Training is provided and time will be determined based on number of responses.
The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services Canteens
While every disaster is unique and creates its own special needs, the core of The Salvation Army’s disaster program consists of several basic services. The most visible Salvation Army disaster service is often the hot meal and cold drinks served from a Salvation Army mobile kitchen to disaster survivors and emergency personnel. The Salvation Army "canteen" is a full service "kitchen-on -wheels" that can prepare and serve approximately 1,500 meals a day.
Skills
• Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
Good Match For
People 55+ /retired & former police, fire & EMS workers/ retired military/ others
Requirements & Commitment
• Driver's License Needed
• Background Check, (Including criminal records) will be mandatory
• Must be at least 21
• Orientation or Training
• On-call, time varies
For Information Contact Bob Heal EDS Director New London County
Phone (860) 443-6409
email canteen@SAnewlondon.org or sanlcanteen1@yahoo.com
or stop by at 11 Gov. Winthrop Blvd. New London, CT 06320
