* Academic Service Learner - College aged volunteer looking for a practicum - internship - or service-learning experience needed for COLLEGE CLASS CREDIT
* Academic Service Learner - College aged volunteer looking for a practicum - internship - or service-learning experience needed for COLLEGE CLASS CREDIT
This position supports the Regional Volunteer Services department. Universities partner with the Red Cross to foster an environment where students learn about themselves and the community by taking action through service.
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Region Wide
Key Responsibilities
• Fill volunteer roles in various business lines to meet both course learning objectives and Red Cross organizational needs/priorities.
• Complete required training for related roles
• Participate in special projects based on local or national need.
• Submit all hours in Volunteer Connection in either the program specific area or in the general ASL Volunteer Connection Groupshare.
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
• Complete Red Cross volunteer application, code of conduct, orientation and successfully complete background check
• Current enrollment as a student in an academic program
• Commitment to serve communities, work with diverse individuals and excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies.
Time Commitment
Varies depending upon department and student program needs