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* Academic Service Learner - College aged volunteer looking for a practicum - internship - or service-learning experience needed for COLLEGE CLASS CREDIT

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* Academic Service Learner - College aged volunteer looking for a practicum - internship - or service-learning experience needed for COLLEGE CLASS CREDIT

Learn Through Service. Lead Through Impact. Step into real world service with purpose and energy! As an Academic Service-Learning volunteer, you’ll bring your skills, curiosity, and compassion to Red Cross projects that both advance your learning and strengthen your community. Whether filling key volunteer roles, supporting special initiatives, or tracking the impact of your service, you play an essential part in helping the Red Cross deliver hope, comfort, and lifesaving support. Your contributions power meaningful change—locally and nationwide.

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Locations

Region Wide

Key Responsibilities

  • Make an Impact in Every Role: Step into volunteer opportunities across different Red Cross lines of service that support your course objectives and advance meaningful Red Cross mission needs.
  • Jump Into Training: Complete the required training for your assigned roles so you feel confident, prepared, and ready to contribute.
  • Say “Yes” to Special Projects: Lend your skills and energy to local or national projects that help meet emerging needs and real‑time community impact.
  • Track Your Good Work: Log all of your service hours in Red Cross systems, so your contributions are recognized, counted, and celebrated.

 

 

Relationships

• Red Cross employees and volunteers

• Partner organizations

• Individuals, families & communities

 

 

Training

• American Red Cross Volunteer Orientation

• On-the-job training from supervisor, as needed

 

 

Development Opportunities

• Contribute to advancing the mission of the American Red Cross

• Strengthen communities through your Red Cross role

• Community advocacy and leadership

• Interact with and meet a variety of people

• Team building with the Red Cross, volunteers, and community partners

• Expand knowledge base in humanitarian efforts and emergency/disaster response

• Strategically impact health capacity and relationship/partnership-building

• Strengthen operations across all business lines of service

• Enhance skills in a global and highly recognized non-profit organization

 

 

Qualifications

 

  • You’re a Current Student: You’re actively enrolled in an academic program and eager to bring your learning to life through real‑world service.
  • You’re Ready to Jump In: You’re excited to complete the Red Cross volunteer application, code of conduct, orientation, and background check so you can get started making an impact.
  • You Care About Community: You’re committed to supporting diverse communities, collaborating with people from all backgrounds, and communicating with positivity, clarity, and heart.

 

 

 

 

Time Commitment

Varies depending upon department and student program needs

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