Want to volunteer for the American Red Cross of Southern Missouri? Disaster response volunteers are desperately needed.

You can take a training course on Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Southern Missouri Chapter (1545 N. West Bypass, Springfield).

The Disaster Action Team (DAT) serves as the first on-scene Red Cross contact at a disaster site, and assists those affected by a disaster.

Pre-registration is required  email  jenny.solomon@redcross.org.