Nonprofit
Published 10/5/25 4:01PM

Virtual Receptionist/Interviewer Needed! (Volunteer Position)

Remote, Volunteer must be in California, US
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    6-month minimum commitment
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Disaster Relief, Immigrants or Refugees, Veterans
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    21+
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Virtual Receptionist/Interviewer Needed! (Volunteer Position)

    Explanation:

    We receive inquiries every day from wonderful community members requesting guidance about volunteering with the American Red Cross. To better serve these individuals, we are currently in need of a volunteer receptionist with professional phone etiquette who will speak with individuals seeking Red Cross volunteer information. If you are ready to learn more about the Red Cross and enjoy speaking with new people, please consider this opportunity!

    Responsibilities:

    Complete phone calls and send emails or text messages to provide information and guidance to individuals seeking direction about Red Cross volunteering

    Receive training and then provide a high-level explanation of all Red Cross volunteer opportunities

    Conduct an interview (script provided) to learn about the individual you are speaking with, then recommend volunteer positions that could be a good fit for the individual

    Speak comfortably with people from various backgrounds and cultures, living in areas throughout Northern California

    You will NOT be asked to make cold calls

    Resources Provided:

    You will be provided an online team Google phone line or office phone for making calls

    You will be asked to keep notes and track your work in an online Red Cross database

    You will be provided training and reference documents for learning how to represent the Red Cross

    Time Commitment:

    Please commit to this role for a minimum of 6 months

    Complete training, then support tasks for a minimum average of 1 hour per week

    Work Hours:

    Flexible! You may choose your preferred work hours any day between 11:00am -5:30pm

    Work Location:

    Work remotely in a quiet location with a reliable internet connection and a computer for access to phone calls and our online team database.

    OR

    Work from a local Red Cross office if preferred.

    • Sacramento Office
    • Yuba City Office
    • Lakeport Office

    Submit a volunteer application today –

    • Copy and Paste this Link:

    https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=160366&h=153&p=1884873&or=7735

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in California, US
    Associated Location
    Carmichael, CA, USA

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