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Volunteer Opportunities
The American Red Cross is one of several community organizations working together to respond to disasters. We match knowledge, skills, interests, and experience of individuals with opportunities to serve the community.
Your local Red Cross recruits, trains and places volunteers who make valuable contributions, from the front lines of a disaster to the background of office support.
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Disaster Response Volunteers
Join our team of dedicated, passionate volunteers! Disaster responders arrive on the scene of a disaster to provide immediate assistance to the individuals and families affected.
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Community Shelter Teams
This group of volunteers plays a key role in responding to disasters such as flooding and large-scale fires that cause multiple unit evacuations. Individuals or groups of community members are needed to create teams willing to respond in the moments after a disaster strikes. Let the local Red Cross train you to help your neighbors when they need it most. Training is free but required, so register now . For more information, contact Michael Adametz at 412-263-3141or adametzm@usa.redcross.org. GET STARTED TODAY!
Online Orientations
The first step in becoming an American Red Cross volunteer is to complete the following online orientations:
Volunteer Orientation An overview of the work that American Red Cross volunteers do.
Introduction to Disaster Services Learn more about the lifesaving services we provide.
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Volunteer Match
Once you've completed the online orientations, submit a request through VolunteerMatch. Use this powerful online database to search for Red Cross opportunities by zip code, category, and date. Simply enter "Disaster Relief" as your interest area. Find out how good it feels to wear the Red Cross emblem!
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A Red Cross representative will contact you following your VolunteerMatch request submission.
Volunteer Spotlight
Get to know our dedicated, passionate volunteers through our monthly volunteer feature stories. Learn all about their Red Cross experiences, memories and what drives them to volunteer.
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