VOLUNTEER

Online Volunteer Application

Attend a Volunteer Orientation

 

THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS

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

Our humanitarian mission connects us to people and communities across the nation and around the world. We are committed to ensuring that our people, programs and services reflect the diversity of the people and communities we serve.

Volunteers are a vital part of our daily operations.

VOLUNTEERING PROCESS

COMPLETE a self-assessment questionnaire. This will help you decide if the Red Cross is a good fit for you.

BROWSE the online orientation. The online orientation offers a convenient way for a prospective volunteer to learn more about the American Red Cross.

APPLY: You can apply online or download a printable volunteer application and mail it to us.

READ our volunteer handbook and mail pages 23 & 31 to us.

LET'S MEET: Sign up for a brief one-on-one interview, where you can tell us more about your goals and determine the most fulfilling opportunities for you at the Red Cross.

VERIFY: Conduct a free mandatory background verification at mybackgroundcheck.com.

TRAIN & SERVE: Receive your assignment and training. Now you are ready to volunteer!

ASK QUESTIONS: Find out about more Volunteer Opportunities by contacting us via email or phone (856) 365-7100.


VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

Blood Services - Help staff blood drives, registering donors and providing them with refreshments after they have given blood. Hours are flexible! We provide the training and the uniforms - you set your own availability schedule, Monday through Sunday. We are also in need of volunteers who are willing to devote one day each month as a Blood Service Aide or Blood Service Driver. Aides will help nurses in the donor room, in addition to registering donors and serving refreshments. Drivers will help transport volunteers to and from Blood Drive sites using Red Cross vehicles. The schedule varies for Blood Drives, although they are usually held during the day on both weekdays and weekends. Contact: Bea Frost

Disaster Action Team - We will train you as a Red Cross Disaster Action Team specialist. Flexible hours, seven days a week. All volunteers receive "Introduction to Disaster Services" course, then take specialty training in areas such as Damage Assessment, Family Casework, Etc. All training is free. Opportunity to serve not only local disasters, but also national assignments. In addition, we offer Fire Safety Education Trailer to the elementary schools in the county and need volunteers to present it to the youth - training will be provided. Volunteers are also needed to provide immediate disaster relief to those affected by a disaster and, as required, to provide emergency workers responding to the incident. Training will be provided by American Red Cross Certified Instructors. Contact: Rick Paul

Health & Safety Services - Volunteers are needed to teach CPR, First Aid, Water Safety, Babysitting, and other child- related safety and accident prevention programs. Volunteers are also needed to help staff Health Fairs throughout Camden County, providing the community with American Red Cross information and resources. Good communication skills and ability to travel to assignments county-wide is a must. We provide basic and instructor level training. Contact: Donna Gamble

Community Services - Volunteers are needed for a variety of special projects, such as Health Fairs and Clinics, Public Relations, mailings, data base management and office support. Contact: Bea Frost

Special Events and Fundraising - Join a Red Cross Special Event Committee or suggest a special event you might be interested in organizing. We are open to suggestions and welcome your input. Our current special events include A Night at the Sixers, Trick or Treat Golf Tournament (held in October of every year) and the Good Neighbors Awards Dinner. Additionally, volunteers are needed to help wrap gifts and deliver food and gifts to needy families for the Adopt-A-Family Holiday Project, which runs from October through December. We are launching a Building Fund Campaign soon and need your expertise. Contact: Camy Trinidad