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Volunteers Needed for the American Red Cross

Fayetteville and Fort Bragg have volunteer opportunities.

Every single day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. Whether it’s one displaced family, thousands of disaster victims, or providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran or support to a military family member, our vital work is made possible by people like you. It is through the time and care of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things.

The Red Cross is always looking for people with various backgrounds, talents and skill levels. Our needs are often specific based on current events and levels of ground support, but we’ll do our best to accommodate your desire to get involved!

The following is a list of typical Red Cross volunteer opportunities:

  • Board Members Serve on local boards and help with fundraising and marketing programs. Be the face of the Red Cross in your community and ensure we are serving your community well.
  • Volunteer Management Assist with volunteer recruitment, placement, record keeping and recognition.
  • Disaster Services Provide food, shelter, comfort and home for families affected by major disasters such as fire, hurricanes and tornadoes.
  • Disaster Action Team Volunteers need to respond to single-family fires with a disaster action team supervisor.
  • Disaster Preparedness Presenter Educate individuals and groups on how to be prepared before a disaster occurs.
  • Be Red Cross Ready Take the 10 minute quiz and prepare your family with your own disaster plan and kit.
  • Hospital Volunteer Lend a hand to patients at Veterans Administration and military hospitals.
  • School Clubs Students and teachers from elementary school through college lead Red Cross school clubs.
  • Health and Safety Instructor Teach community classes such as CPR, First Aid and water safety to children and adults.
  • Babysitting Course Instructor Become certified and teach American Red Cross Babysitting courses to teenagers.
  • First Aid Team First Aid and CPR volunteers staff special events throughout the year.
  • Armed Forces Caseworker Ensure delivery of emergency communications for members of the military and their families.
  • Blood Donor Recruiter Work with individuals, groups and companies to recruit blood donors and promote blood drives.
  • Blood Drive Volunteer Greet and register blood donors.
  • Driver Pick up donated blood units from a blood drive and deliver to the laboratory to be thoroughly tested and then sent to the hospital.
  • IHL Instructor Conduct classes on International Humanitarian Law.
  • International Tracing Services Assist in the international search for persons living overseas, in war-torn countries or thought to be living in your community.
  • Language Bank Utilize your language skills to translate.
  • Grant Researching/Writing Assist the fundraising team as they research, write and execute grants.
  • Thank a Donor Make calls to thank Red Cross financial donors.
  • Speakers Provide presentations about Red Cross programs in the community.
  • Public Affairs During disasters, tell the Red Cross story to your community.
  • Social Media Be an online advocate and tell the mission of the Red Cross.
  • Clerical Assist with administrative tasks.
  • Staff Support Help with routine maintenance duties such as stocking supplies and checking inventory at shelters.
  • Special Events Support fundraising and special events.
Highlands Chapter
807 Carol Street Fayetteville, NC 28303
Phone: 910-867-8151          

Ft. Bragg Station

Bldg 1-1139 Macomb Street
Fort Bragg, NC 28310
Tel: (910) 396-1231                                                                                                                                     

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