The American Red Cross helps people in emergencies every day. Whether its half a million disaster victims or one sick child who needs blood, Our vital work is made possible by people like you, who learn how good it can feel to lend a helping hand.

The American Red Cross needs you!

Twelve typical Red Cross volunteer opportunities
The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and people, guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

Pinch-Hitter Volunteer: Volunteers available to help with unanticipated or irregular tasks as they arrive.

Clerical: Volunteers need to assist with bulk mailing, filing, and inventory etc

Maintenance: Volunteers needed to help with routine maintenance duties. Stocking supplies and inventory at the shelter.

Special Projects: Volunteers needed to assist with various duties for fundraising and special events.

Blood Donor Recruiter: Volunteers work with individuals, groups, and companies to schedule blood drives.

Blood Mobile Worker: Volunteers greet and register blood donors

Lifeguard Instructor: Volunteers needed to teach American Red Cross lifesaving course

Health and Safety Instructor: Volunteers needed to teach community as well as preschool and elementary school classes in CPR, First Aid, water safety, and other youth safety presentations.

Youth Volunteers/Programs: Students are encouraged to volunteer answering phones, doing office work, help with mailings, preparing materials for classes and computer data entry.

Youth Group Liaison: Volunteers serves as liaison with local youth groups that volunteer with the Red Cross.

Disaster Clerical: Volunteers needed to assemble class packets, stamp brochures, and distribute disaster safety information in the neighborhood as necessary.

Disaster Action Team: Volunteers need to respond to single-family fires

Fits Your Schedule

Your local Red Cross chapter can work with you to provide rewarding experiences, whatever your schedule.

No Special Skills Required

The Red Cross needs people with all kinds of different backgrounds, talents and skill levels. And, if you need training, we'll provide it.

We Depend on Volunteers

Volunteers constitute 96 percent of our total work force to carry on our humanitarian work.

Don't wait another day!

Find out how good it feels to wear the Red Cross emblem—contact your local Red Cross for more information right now @ (740) 452-2731

Email James Applegate – Volunteer Coordinator

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