Field: Volunteer Photographer
Field: Volunteer Photographer
Aid Communications department to promote Red Cross services and programs, campaigns, events across the Los Angeles Region.
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Field: Variable throughout LA County
Key Responsibilities
Aid Communications department to promote Red Cross services and programs, campaigns, events across the Los Angeles Region.
-Coverage of news, disasters, community events, red carpet events, corporate headshots and celebrity galleries.
-Turn over footage quickly to Red Cross Communications department for distribution to media and promotion via Red Cross websites and social media.
Role Overview:
Are you passionate about storytelling through images? The American Red Cross is looking for volunteer photographers to help us document and share the incredible work we do every day. From capturing blood drives, our volunteer workforce and supporting our armed forces, your photographs will play a critical role in telling the full story of the Red Cross mission.
What You’ll Do:
As a volunteer photographer, you’ll be responsible for creating visual content that highlights the breadth and depth of the Red Cross mission. This includes:
- Document "blue sky" activities like blood drives, training, Service to the Armed Forces events and volunteer recognition ceremonies.
- Capture special events, including fundraisers, board meetings and community outreach initiatives.
- Photograph disaster response efforts, from shelters to recovery work, as part of our "grey sky" coverage.
- Ensure all images align with the Red Cross brand and mission to inspire, inform and engage diverse audiences.
Length of Appointment
Minimum of 6 months to 1 year, renewable. Once trained can remain active as long as training is updated as required by chapter
Relationships
Works closely with Communications and Development departments, as well as with external businesses and organizations to attend events and shoot photos
Training
Region/Chapter Volunteer Orientation
Intro to Communication Dept
Qualifications
-Must have all of your own equipment. Professional Camera required. External flash preferred.
-Ability to shoot both formally or in a photo journalistic style
-Should be creative and able to tell a story through photos
-Professional and friendly demeanor
-Professional photography experience preferred
-Must be able to submit samples of your work
What We’re Looking For:
This role requires a commitment to supporting the mission of the Red Cross in all aspects, not just disaster response. We’re looking for photographers who are:
- Enthusiastic storytellers willing to cover a variety of assignments.
- Have professional experience in photography, with an eye for capturing impactful, high-quality images.
- Present a professional portfolio or website to support scope of experience.
- Adaptable and flexible, ready to document activities ranging from large-scale events to quiet moments of service.
- Committed to upholding the dignity and diversity of the individuals and communities we serve.
Additional Information:
- Advanced knowledge of professional camera equipment required.
- Volunteers must complete Red Cross volunteer training and adhere to Red Cross photography guidelines.
- A minimum of four assignments must be completed per year to maintain volunteer photographer status.
Time Commitment
Must be available to shoot events throughout each month