Community Engagement and Partnerships Volunteer

When a large-scale disaster impacts a community, multiple agencies and resources come together to provide response and recovery support. As a Community Engagement & Partnerships (CEP) Service Associate you’ll connect with local partners to build capacity, coordinate activities, and ensure that all disaster-affected communities have access to Red Cross services. Your role involves implementing the CEP plan, engaging with organizations, and supporting multi-agency collaborative efforts to promote regional engagement and inclusive partnerships.

If you have the passion to build relationships with community partners, or are already well-connected in your community, this is the perfect role for you! We need help on all islands, and especially in rural / underserved areas.

• Engages organizations and groups with their CEP Team according to the service delivery plan.
• Serves as a liaison to other units within the Disaster Relief Operation.
• Attends NGO and private sector meetings and training sessions in conjunction with the affected area.
• Promotes regional engagement in community convening and coordination efforts.
• Supports regional development of holistic effective, diverse and inclusive partnerships.
• Provides support to multi-agency collaborative efforts and partner activities.
• Implements Community Engagement (mobilization) and Partnerships Standards and Procedures and job tools.
• Models appropriate behavior and treats all workers with respect and dignity at all times.
• Briefs Community Engagement and Partnerships Supervisors on status of community engagement and partnerships activities.

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