The Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers like you. Join us and make a difference in your community!
(Please note, every community's needs are different so availability may vary.)
Explore our most needed positions below. If you don't find a volunteer position that interests you, we’re here to help you find the volunteer role that best matches your interests. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or would like to learn more about other volunteer opportunities:
Visit redcross.org/volunteer
Call 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767)
This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services (DCS) department. Most of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are local, personal disasters like home fires. Disaster Action Teams (DAT) provide emotional support, financial assistance, and information to help families begin the process of recovery. The Disaster Action Team (DAT) Duty Officer ensures timely activation and monitoring of local and regional DAT responses. The Duty Officer supports the DAT program either at the chapter/territory or region level.
This position supports the Regional Disaster Services department. Most of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are local, personal disasters like home fires. Disaster Action Teams (DAT) provide emotional support, financial assistance, and information to help families begin the process of recovery. Disaster Action Team (DAT) Specialists respond to local disasters and provide immediate compassion and care to clients.
As a volunteer donor ambassador, you’ll ensure every blood donor has a wonderful experience from start to finish. Greet donors with a warm smile, assist them with checking in, and express heartfelt thanks for their generous donation. You’ll be a key part of our Biomedical Services team, making a real difference every day. Each shift you take helps save lives. While this position requires that volunteers speak English, in some locations the role may place a special emphasis on engaging with donors whose preferred language is Spanish. (NOTE: this is not a translator role)
There are many volunteer positions that support Military members, their families and Veterans. For example: You can volunteer helping in Military Treatment Facilities* and at Veterans Administration (VA) Hospitals*
You can support events like-Military Stand-downs, Yellow Ribbon Events, Parades, Runs, Tabling and other similar events.
You can help virtual (volunteer-from-home) to ensure that military families know they are supported by the Red Cross from the first day in the military through life as a veteran. We have in person opportunities at the following locations:
Kansas:
Fort Riley- Junction City/Fort Riley Kansas
McConnell Air Force Base- Wichita/McConnell AFB Kansas
Topeka VA- Topeka Kansas*
Wichita VA- Wichita Kansas*
Oklahoma:
Altus Air Force Base- Altus Oklahoma
Claremore VA- Claremore Oklahoma*
Fort Sill- Lawton/Fort Sill Oklahoma
Muskogee VA- Muskogee Oklahoma*
Oklahoma City VA- Oklahoma City Oklahoma*
Tinker Air Force Base- Oklahoma City/Midwest City Oklahoma
Tulsa Area- Tulsa Oklahoma
* indicates position available Mon-Fri from 9am to 5 pm (no weekends or evenings.
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Virtual positions- Volunteer from home virtually as a Military Caseworker
This position supports the Regional Volunteer Services department. Assists the implementation of the regional volunteer recruitment plan by performing volunteer recruitment activities to attract a skilled, talented and diverse volunteers workforce to service in all lines of business around the organization