Volunteer with the American Red Cross!

Your time and talent can make a real difference in people's lives. We have many volunteer opportunities available in the Greater New York region, apply today to our most needed positions using the links below.

DCS: Disaster Action Team (DAT) Trainee

This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. To serve on a Disaster Action Team as a worker (in-training) on a DAT response to provide 24-hour immediate support and assistance to individuals and families who have been impacted by a home fire or other local disaster.

DCS: Sheltering Services Associate (ARCHIVE)

This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services (DCS) department. The Sheltering (SH) Service Associate (SA) is a temporary position assigned to work in person in a Red Cross shelter before, during and/or after a disaster event. Sheltering Service Associates complete tasks necessary for shelter operations and interacts with clients to ensure their needs are met. Sheltering Service Associates support the day-to-day activities within a shelter, which can include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information or other areas within a shelter.

Service to the Armed Forces Caseworker

This position supports the Regional SAF department and can be virtual a (volunteer-from-home) opportunity. Ensure military families are supported and their needs are met when faced with an emergency.


Please contact us at recruitmentgny@redcross.org with any questions