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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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Blood Mobile

2004 Schedule:
Visit the Web site of the Roanoke Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross for information.
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Disaster Services

Some 83,000 Red Cross volunteers respond to more than 67,000 disasters each year. Whether an entire region is devastated by a storm or a handful of families are displaced by a flood, Americans know they can trust the Red Cross to help people with immediate needs such as food, clothing, shelter, and encouragement. We begin saving lives long before disaster strikes by helping individuals and whole communities learn to prepare for disasters and take steps to minimize their destructive potential. Please call your American Red Cross today at 985-3524 to find out how you can help. Together we can save a life.
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Health and Safety Services

Scrubby Bears - instructors are needed to teach this germ prevention program to elementary school children in local schools. The Red Cross provides four hours of training. The teaching schedule can be adjusted according to the volunteer's time.

Health Screeners are needed to conduct blood pressure screenings and cholesterol screenings in the community. No previous training is needed to volunteer for this program. The Red Cross will provide all necessary training. Flexible schedule.

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You can now register for classes at the Roanoke Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross through its Web site!

Go to www.roanoke
valleyredcross.org
and click on either the Course Offerings or Disaster Courses button for more information.

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Every minute of every day, donated blood saves lives. Accident victims, cancer patients, someone's child, someone's parent, someone's friend.

Please give blood.
Call today to make an appointment.
1-800-GIVE-LIFE
Someone needs you right now.

Visit our Web site at www.roanokevalley
redcross.org/