Become A Red Cross Youth Volunteer...

Youth Services Volunteer Opportunities

During The School Year

High School Clubs

Red Cross High School Clubs are service groups in local high schools that help the Red Cross fulfill its humanitarian mission.  Club members participate in Red Cross service projects that impact their community.  Members discover many new opportunities for self-development, leadership and community service.

Reasons Students Join Red Cross Clubs:

Have Fun, Learn new skills, Work on projects, To feel they are needed, Gain experience, Meet people with similar interests, Contribute to their local community, Learn to be a leader -Also available: Red Cross College Clubs

Disaster Awareness Response Team (DART)

The DART team is comprised of high school students ages 14-18 who distribute Red Cross disaster education materials in assigned community areas and spread awareness about Red Cross services, programs, and volunteer opportunities whenever possible.

College DART Teams also available.

 Youth Committee

Comprised of high school age Red Cross volunteers whose purpose is to get other youth involved and to help develop youth as leaders.  They meet once a month on Sunday afternoon.  Some examples of activities are: Fund raising projects, Veterans Nursing Home Project, Safe Families Day, All Types of on going projects,

  

Summer Programs

(Contact Us by April 1st)

 Hospital Summer Teen Program for ages 15 – 18

Volunteer at the information desk giving out general information, answering phone, deliver mail, deliver flowers and help with wheel chair transportation when needed.  After volunteering during the summer you have the opportunity to volunteer during the school year on weekends or after school.

 Summer Clown Troupe Program for ages 8 years old and up

The purpose of the American Red Cross clown troupe is to teach fire safety at local daycare centers and promote the American Red Cross. They attend a two hour training to learn how to apply and take off makeup, and they are trained to teach fire safety for day care centers with Sesame puppets, music and pictures. The clown troupe performs as a free community service at area child care facilities and other special events when requested.

 

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.***