Recruit mission-minded individuals to the Red Cross - Franklin County

Volunteer Recruiter

Attract volunteers for the Red Cross humanitarian mission!

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families.

The American Red Cross responds to 60,000 emergencies across the country each year. Red Cross Disaster Action Team members are trained volunteers who ensure that families don’t have to face tough times alone by offering neighbors a shoulder to lean on, meeting any immediate needs for shelter or supplies and connecting people with long term recovery services.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and implementation of volunteer workforce recruitment activities.
• Recruits volunteers for all lines of service and departments.
• Meets with Volunteer Management team to determine targeted recruitment needs in the region.
• Proactively recruits new volunteers for general and specific volunteer opportunities.
• Recruits current volunteers for new opportunities and leadership positions.
• Research outreach events and fairs. Reaches out to community groups to set up recruitment presentations.
• Plans and carries out recruitment events in communities served by the region, for both identified partner groups and open-call interest meetings.
• Promotes volunteer opportunities at community events.
• Advertises and markets for open-call events

Watch our video to learn more: Volunteer - General