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Published 11/10/25 7:42PM

Local Disaster Response Volunteers Needed in Rock County

American Red Cross - Wisconsin Region
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Janesville, WI
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    Disasters happen day & night. A disaster response can take 3-4 hours. Number of responses vary per month based on urban vs. rural geography.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Disaster Relief, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Must submit a volunteer application at redcross.org/volunteer.

    Description

    Local Disaster Response Volunteers Needed in Rock County

    Be the neighbor who shows up when it matters most. Respond to disasters in your community. The Red Cross responds to an emergency every 8 minutes, and our vital work is only possible because of people like you.

    Local Disaster Responder

    Every day The American Red Cross responds to approximately 190 house fires across the country. Because of volunteers like you, we are able to respond to the devastation a house fire can bring within 2 hours of receiving the call that a family is in need.

    Volunteers sign up for on-call shifts to help provide 24-hour emergency response to local disasters, ensuring that those affected have access to resources for necessities such as food, shelter, and clothing.

    We are actively recruiting for volunteers who want to be part of our team in Rock County. Volunteers respond to local disasters within 2 hours of notification and directly help people affected by disasters by providing food, shelter, essential reliefs supplies, and hope. Full training provided.

    To apply: Please visit www.redcross.org/volunteer.

    Questions? Contact Alaina at alaina.riedel@redcross.org.

    Watch our video to learn more: Volunteer as a Local Disaster Responder

    Location

    On-site
    Janesville, WI, USA
    Directions

    Response locations may vary.

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