The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

The following is a list of Red Cross volunteer opportunities for your consideration:

• Board Member: Volunteers serve on the Red Cross board of directors to establish policy and set direction.

• Office of Volunteers: Volunteers assist with writing volunteer position descriptions, setting up volunteer orientation courses, help with volunteer placement, record keeping, and recognition.

• Records Volunteer: Volunteers specifically assist with record keeping, filing, posting information on individual volunteer records- possibly some computer work.

• Disaster Services: Volunteers needed to respond to local, state and national disasters.

• Disaster Action Team: Volunteers needed to respond to single-family fires with a disaster action team supervisor.

• Disaster Clerical: Volunteers needed to assemble class packets, stamp brochures, and distribute disaster safety information in the neighborhood as necessary.

• Shelter Workers: Volunteers needed to assist and interact with a diverse group of people.

• Youth Group Liaison: Volunteers serves as liaison with local youth groups that volunteer with the Red Cross.

• Youth Team Leader: Adults are needed to help coordinate and supervise activities and service projects. Adult leaders act as positive role models for youth and encourage leadership and personal development.

• Youth Office Aide: Students are encouraged to volunteer answering phones, doing office work, help with mailings, preparing materials for classes and computer data entry.

• Health and Safety Instructor: Volunteers needed to teach community as well as preschool and elementary school classes in CPR, First Aid, water safety, and other youth safety presentations.

• BabySitting Course Instructor: Volunteers become certified to teach American Red Cross BabySitting courses to teenagers. Volunteers can be as young as 17.

• Lifeguard Instructor: Volunteers needed to teach American Red Cross lifesaving course.

• Water Safety Instructor: Volunteers needed to teach American Red Cross swimming and water safety courses.

• First Aid Event Worker: Volunteers are needed to help staff special events throughout the year. Advanced medical training is helpful but not required. Advanced Red Cross First Aid and CPR skills are necessary. Training is available.

• Armed Forces Caseworker: Volunteers work with local members of the military and their families ensuring the delivery of emergency communications.

• Blood Donor Recruiter: Volunteers work with individuals, groups, and companies to schedule blood drives.

• Blood Mobile Worker: Volunteers greet and register blood donors.

• Grant Researching/Writing: Volunteers needed to assist and work with the Fund Development Director in writing grants, etc.

• Speakers: Volunteer speakers needed to do presentations within the community.

• Data Entry: Volunteers needed for computer data entry.

• Clerical: Volunteers needed to assist with office coverage, filing, and computer, etc.

• Maintenance: Volunteers needed to help with routine maintenance duties. Stocking supplies and inventory at the shelter.

• Special Projects: Volunteers needed to assist with various duties for fundraising and special events.

 

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.***