Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something.
As more people rely on the Red Cross for help, the need for compassionate volunteers has never been greater. From helping people effected by disasters, like home fires and floods, to supporting the collection of lifesaving blood, you can make a difference. There are many ways you can help neighbors in need through our most-needed positions:
DCS Health Services Service Associate
During large disasters, you can use your professional skills as a licensed healthcare provider to deliver hands-on care and education to disaster-affected clients. The work setting is generally in emergency shelters or on outreach teams in the community.
DCS Mental Health Service Associate
Listen to and talk with disaster-impacted clients about their experiences, stress levels and coping skills. Assess the reactions, risk factors and resilience factors of disaster-impacted clients. Provide Psychological First Aid and psychoeducation as appropriate. Provide targeted interventions as needed, including crisis intervention and community referrals
Disaster Action Team Service Associate
Most of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are local. DAT Specialists provide support to help families recover.
Biomedical Services Blood Transportation Specialist
Every Mile Matters - Deliver Hope - Be there when a hospital calls for help! Deliver life-saving blood donations to local hospitals, assist our blood collections teams with supplies, and return blood products from various locations in the region, directly helping patients in need. Whether you prefer more flexible, on-demand opportunities or regularly scheduled shifts, our user-friendly mobile app makes it easy to pick up shifts that fit your schedule. This makes it perfect for those seeking a flexible volunteering experience. Cada milla cuenta. Lleve esperanza. ¡Esté presente cuando un hospital pida ayuda! Entregue donaciones de sangre que salvan vidas a hospitales locales, lleve suministros a nuestros equipos de colecta de sangre y recoja productos sanguíneos en distintos puntos de la región para entregarlos, ayudando directamente a los pacientes que los necesitan. Ya sea que prefiera oportunidades más flexibles, según la demanda, o turnos programados con regularidad, nuestra aplicación móvil, fácil de usar, le permite elegir turnos que se ajusten a su horario. Esto la convierte en la opción ideal para quienes buscan una experiencia de voluntariado flexible.
Blood Donor Ambassador
Be the First Step in a Lifesaving Journey. As a Volunteer Blood Donor Ambassador, you’ll make every donor feel welcome and appreciated from start to finish. Greet donors with warmth, guide them through check-in, and express sincere thanks for their generous gift. You’ll be an essential part of team—each shift you take helps deliver hope and save lives.
For more information contact: Abigail Wright-Geddes abigail.wrightgeddes@redcross.org Call or text (517) 230-6275