Philadelphia Union - USERVE
Thank you for your interest in volunteering and joining forces with the American Red Cross and the Philadelphia Union. We hope that you are able to find a meaningful opportunity to share your time and talents. Below are a few opportunities we are recruiting for at this time.
**Disaster Action Team - Delaware County
This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. Disaster Action Teams provide 24-hour emergency response to local disasters, particularly house fires, ensuring that those affected have access to resources for basic necessities such as food, shelter and clothing. DAT Members participate in all DAT program support and capacity building activities necessary to ensure effective service delivery during a DAT response.
**Blood Delivery Driver (COVID Vaccination Required)
This position supports the Regional Biomedical Services department. This opportunity requires participation in in-person activities and/or performing work in a Red Cross facility. To safely transport blood from collection sites to the lab for processing and/or deliver blood or blood products to hospital customers.
*Present to youth! Prepare with Pedro Presenter - Delaware County
This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. Save lives and prevent injury by providing leadership and/or support to Disaster Cycle Services (DCS) team members by supporting the Prepare with Pedro program. The 30-45-minute presentation provides emergency preparedness education to youth in grades K-2 (ages 4-7) in school classrooms and other settings by following Pedro the Penguin as he learns how to be prepared and take action during an emergency. Team member roles include either being a presenter, presentation assistant, administrative support, or presenter trainer.
If you have any questions or need any guidance, please reach out to Lynn Cohen, Senior Volunteer Recruitment Specialist at lynn.cohen@redcross.org, call or text 610-216-9785.