Volunteer Opportunities
As an organization led by volunteers, the American Red Cross is very dependent upon volunteers to help fulfill its mission: to help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies each and every day. The Roanoke Valley Chapter has immediate volunteer needs for those interested in having fun, giving back to the community, and helping to save lives. VOLUNTEER TODAY! To volunteer for the following opportunities or for other volunteer opportunities with the Red Cross, please call Volunteer Services at 985-3524 or e-mail hartgev@usa.redcross.org.
Webmaster
Re-design and update the web page. Must have experience with Microsoft FrontPage 2000 and a working knowledge of Windows 2000 and XP. Must be 16 years old and over. Time: Varies... a few hours per month.
Concession Stand
Assist in fundraising by working with a team of Red Cross Volunteers at the concession stand during events at the Roanoke Civic Center. Must be 18 years or older. Time: Varies... shift is 5 hours.
Tele-recruitment Assistant
Make outbound telephone calls to remind donors of appointments and to thank first time donors. Write postcards to remind donors of appointments. Must be 16 years old and over. Time: Two hours per week... hours can be between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Health & Safety and Youth Community Services
Instructors needed for Standard First Aid and CPR, Fatal Vision Program and Basic Aid Training (teaching 4th graders). Must be 17 years old and over. Time: varies... 2-6 hours per month.
Blood Services
Volunteer to help at blood drives by greeting donors, assisting donors while donating and observing donors after the donation process. Must be 15 years old and over. Time: One 3-hour shift per month.
- Reception - greet donors and assist them with paperwork to be filled out before donating blood.
- Canteen - serve refreshments to donors after they have donated blood.
- Packs - label blood bags to be used during the donation process.
- Donor Aide - assist donors and nurses during the donation process.
Donor Room hours are:
- Monday - Wednesday 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
- Thursday - Friday 7:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Those interested in volunteering at area bloodmobiles, rather than in the Donor Room, times may vary. Training is offered for all positions; however, Packs requires an additional two-hour training session.
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