What roles do volunteers play at ARC?
As the largest humanitarian organization in the United States, the Red Cross depends on volunteers to accomplish the organization’s mission: providing relief to victims of disasters and helping people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. To prepare volunteers for this, we provide training for most volunteer positions, with the level of training varying according to the requirements of the position and the qualifications of the individual.
As the largest humanitarian organization in the United States, the Red Cross depends on volunteers to accomplish the organization’s mission: providing relief to victims of disasters and helping people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. To prepare volunteers for this, we provide training for most volunteer positions, with the level of training varying according to the requirements of the position and the qualifications of the individual. Volunteers serve at all levels of the Red Cross, including: -Serving on the national Board of Governors and boards of local chapters and Blood Services regions. -Serving in management positions such as leaders of youth councils, supervisors on disaster relief operations, and chapter (local unit) managers. -Performing direct services such as AFES casework; disaster response; training in CPR, first aid, and HIV/AIDS education; and supporting bloodmobiles. -Performing support activities such as volunteer recruitment, marketing and public rel
As the largest humanitarian organization in the United States , the Red Cross depends on volunteers to accomplish the organization’s mission: providing relief to victims of disasters and helping people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.We provide training for most volunteer positions, with the level of training varying according to the requirements of the position and the qualifications of the individual. Volunteers serve at all levels of the Red Cross, including: • Serving on the Board. • Serving inleadership positions such as coordinators of disaster operations & activities, supervisors on disaster relief operations, and chapter (local unit) managers. • Performing direct services such as local disaster response and mass care ortraining in CPR, First Aid, and HIV/AIDS education. • Performing support activities such as volunteer recruitment, marketing and public relations, fund raising,community outreach, facilities maintenance, logistics and administrative support. • Se
