The American Red Cross relies heavily on volunteers to help prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies. Volunteer opportunities can include disaster response, shelter support, health services, fundraising, volunteer services, and other community-based roles.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES MAY INCLUDE:
Disaster Action Team
Respond to local emergencies and help individuals and families affected by events such as home fires, floods, and storms. Disaster Action Team volunteers provide immediate support, comfort, and connections to recovery resources.
Disaster Shelter Volunteer
Help support shelter operations through roles such as reception, registration, feeding, information, dormitory support, and other essential activities.
Disaster Health Services
Licensed healthcare professionals can use their professional skills to support people affected by disasters. Current Red Cross listings identify healthcare roles for qualified professionals including nurses, EMTs, paramedics, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other eligible providers.
Fundraising & Development
Support fundraising activities, donor stewardship, communications, event support, administrative needs, and other development functions.
Shelter Hero
Receive training to become part of a team prepared to provide food, shelter, comfort, and support when a disaster affects the community.
WHY VOLUNTEER?
You don’t have to have a particular title to make an impact.
You can bring your professional experience, your community connections, your technical skills, your compassion, or simply your willingness to serve.
Your time can become someone’s support system when they need it most.
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Volunteer opportunities, eligibility requirements, training, and availability are determined by the individual organization. Please review the organization’s official volunteer information before applying.