Community Volunteer Services Opportunities

School First Aid Room Volunteers

Volunteers are needed to staff First Aid Rooms in 20 area schools. One of our largest volunteer service programs; volunteers (moms, dads, and grandparents) provide care and comfort to sick and injured children, notify parents of illness and injury, keep the school health records, and refer situations to the school administration, as necessary. School First Aid Room volunteers are required to be trained in Red Cross First Aid.

 Community Education Volunteer

This important volunteer position provides information to the community & groups about the mission of the Red Cross and key components of emergency preparedness. We are looking for volunteers to attend events throughout the community, to hand out important preparedness, and safety information, and represent our Chapter in answering questions about the organization. Hours are flexible. You will speak at businesses, clubs, schools, civic organization, etc. The Red Cross will provide materials, posters and videos to support you!

Skills:*Must enjoy people *Good public relations *Friendly, fun, professional *Strong communication skills-presentation skills a plus *Ability to work with diverse groups of people *Red Cross will provide training

 RSA-Fox Health Care Facility

The American Red Cross is chartered by Congress to provide humanitarian services to members of the military and their families. Volunteers at Redstone Arsenal Fox Health Center provide indirect services such as assisting with medical records, working in the pharmacy, and/or clerical functions.  Volunteers in this area must have a valid military ID card 

CHAPTER SUPPORT

Chapter Front Desk Receptionist

Greet customers that call or walk into the Chapter and referring them to the appropriate area and/or person. Answer the switchboard phone, referring calls to the appropriate place. Duties Include: Greet and direct walk-in customers. Wear Red Cross identification and greet all customers with a courteous, helpful manner. Good communication skills Must have a friendly, positive attitude. Ability to interact with all kinds of people. Must be dependable .

 Data Entry Volunteer

Assisting Office personnel with data input. Complete HCMS software training. Enter /Process volunteer data into HCMS system. Communicate any progress/ problems with Volunteer Services Staff .Update and maintain volunteer information on HCMS System. Knowledge of computers and software. Ability to learn and use Red Cross programs. Ability to maintain confidentiality of data. Detail oriented. Ability to communicate & work well with other volunteers and paid staff. Must be able to schedule a weekly 4 hour commitment to complete data input during the hours of 8:30 am-4:15pm

 Fund Development Volunteers

Fund Development volunteers are needed to help with special events, contacting sponsors, thanking donors, and making phone calls. Fund Development is essential to bring in the donations that make our services possible. If you have an interest or experience in public relations, customer service, or communications, this is the place for you.

 Leadership Opportunities

If you’ve worked in the business world, effectively run a household, been a captain or coach of a sports team, you may have the leadership and management skills that can help the Red Cross.  Volunteer leadership positions include planning volunteer events such as recognition programs; interviewing, orienting and training new volunteers; coordinating blood drive staffing; and record-keeping.  Positions are available now, so call or e-mail for more information.

 BLOOD SERVICES

Greeter

This volunteer position plays a vital role and is the initial contact for our blood donors. As a greeter, you will be responsible for greeting the Blood donors directing donors through the registration process. At bloodmobile sites, the volunteer will also assist with the donor flow.

Canteen Volunteer

Canteen Volunteers will assist the donors in the "Canteen" area of the blood center and bloodmobile. Responsibilities include: greeting the donor; helping them after they have given a blood donation; serving food and drink and watching the donors for reactions to the blood collection and alerting the collection staff. Time commitment for Greeters & Canteen: Donor Room-One Time a Week, a 3-4 Hr Shift.  Bloodmobile- Is very flexible, you choose the locations and times that work with your schedule.

Don't wait another day!

Let us help match your talents and interest with community needs.

For information on Volunteer Opportunities, contact us at:

(256) 536-0084 ext. 210

or

E-mail Volunteer Services

***All Volunteers are required to take training (provided)

and pass a background check if over 18 years of age.***