Spring into Action- Virtual Volunteer Information Session April 23rd

As spring arrives, so does an urgent need for compassionate people who want to make a real difference. The American Red Cross is preparing for an active hurricane and wildfire season, and we’re growing our volunteer workforce now — before disaster strikes.

Learn about our most needed roles:

• Disaster Action Team (DAT) Service Associates respond to the scene of local disasters and provide immediate assistance, including shelter, food and comfort following a home fire or other emergency.

• Virtual DAT Duty Officer documents incoming disaster notification, use of Red Cross systems to dispatch DAT team & monitors the response to ensure appropriate resources are made available.

• Deploy to a national disaster relief operation, train now, confirm availability to travel, at least once annually, for a two-week assignment, in a primary role, such as shelter volunteer, feeding, logistics, intake, recovery.

• Blood Donor Ambassador & Transportation Specialist create a fulfilling donation experience and encourage visitors to make a long-term commitment to regular donations, you improve our ability to meet this critical need. When you deliver blood, platelets, or other blood products to a hospital, you are delivering hope to a person when they need it most.

• Summer Youth Corps Blood Donor Ambassador youth, ages 13-24, volunteer between April-August, for a minimum of four (average one per month) scheduled blood drives to greet blood donors at arrival and departure, assist with the post donation snack and beverage area, and promote a positive blood donor experience. Earn volunteer service hours by supporting lifesaving blood donation.
• Youth, ages 13-15, accompanied by parent or guardian to volunteer, age 16+, volunteer independently.