At a Glance
- Tasks: Respond to emergencies like fires and floods, providing vital support to your community.
- Company: Join the British Red Cross, a leading humanitarian organisation.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, training, and make a real difference in people's lives.
- Other info: Commit to at least 12 months and attend monthly team meetings.
- Why this job: Be a hero in your community and develop essential skills while volunteering.
- Qualifications: Must have a valid UK driving licence and be available for regular shifts.
When there is a fire, flood or severe weather, we’re among the first to respond.
You must be located within 30 minutes of Pontypridd fire station (CF37 1RU).
This is a 24-hour service and volunteers will need to be available when on call.
This role covers the counties of Monmouthshire, Torfaen, Newport, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Bridgend, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taff, and Vale of Glamorgan.
Volunteer Requirements Are able to volunteer on a regular basis.
Can volunteer for 2 x 12 hour shifts or 4 x 6-hour shifts a month.
Have held a driving licence for at least 2 years which allows you to drive in the UK.
Are confident driving a large manual British Red Cross vehicle or leased vehicle.
Are able to attend monthly team meetings (a minimum of 6 per year).
Are available to undertake required e-learning modules and online training sessions in the first few months of volunteering plus other service specific trainings as required.
Are comfortable lone working.
Can commit to volunteering for at least 12 months.
Due to the nature of this role, applicants must undergo Disclosure
