Volunteer Info Volunteer Opportunities Disaster Services DAT (Disaster Action Team) Do you enjoy helping others in their time of need? Can you handle emergency situations, inconvenient hours and conditions? If so, you may be a candidate for the Disaster Action Team, our first line of defense in the event of a disaster. Members rotate serving on call and respond to disaster. Our Red Cross DAT provides food, clothing, shelter and referrals to people affected by disaster. DV (Disaster Response Team) Are trained to respond to Red Cross Emergencies and would go into action in situations wehre larger numbers of people are affected. Can be rated Local, Regional, or National... IRT (International Response Team) IRT Volunteers have extensive experience in Disaster Relief Operations with the American Red Cross. Additional international training is required and proficiency in French or Spanish is preferred. Community Disaster Preparedness Would you like to teach others how to prepare before a disaster happens? We will teach you how with materials prepared jointly by Red Cross and Emergency Management. Blood Services Blood drives are fun and there's a volunteer job for everyone! You can help to set up and bring equipment needed, transport blood, cook the BBQ, serve in the canteen, escort donors, register, thank donors and award gallon pins. Shifts are available from one to four hours long (depending on the job) making it easy to schedule in some volunteering time and help save someone's life. Office Assistant Volunteers support activities and programs by handling phone calls, answering questions, helping with mailings and record keeping, including data entry. You don't have to do it all. We have volunteers that specialize in doing one part of the office work such as being on call for bulk mailings. Other volunteers have their own on-going projects. Health and Safety Services We will train you free to become a certified CPR and First Aid Instructor if you'll volunteer to teach for us. Teach others how to save a life, prevent disease transmission, baby sit and more. You must have a current basic CPR/First Aid Certification before you can take an instructor course. Instructors are needed for daytime and evening classes. Fast Member (First Aid Service Team) The purpose of a Red Cross First Aid Service Team is to provide immediate and temporary first aid care. Team members receive the necessary training to respond to victims of injury or sudden illness at gatherings such as festivals, parades or sporting events. International Services International Committee/Landmine Task Force: Promote International Humanitarian Law educational program. Volunteers give presentations to educate the public on the effects of land mines. Raise funds for the prosthetics and rehabilitation project for land mine victims. AFES (Armed Forces Emergency Services) Help a family in crisis. Volunteers assist military families by passing verified emergency messages such as birth, death, illness or health and welfare to their family service member. AFES volunteers are fully trained and take calls nights and weekends. Volunteering Each year over one million Americans serve as Red Cross volunteers serving local community needs - helping people in emergencies, providing half the nation's blood supply, teaching first aid and CPR courses, delivering emergency messages to members of the military, organizing programs for the elderly, for the youth… Red Cross volunteers work directly with people, serve on boards of directors, serve as managers, advisors, and provide behind the scenes support. Be a Red Cross volunteer! Helping others feels good and helps you feel good about yourself. Your local Red Cross can work with you to provide rewarding experiences, opportunities to utilize your talents, or provide training to help you serve your community. Thank you for your interest! The American Red Cross delivers services in your community through the support of people just like you giving their time. About Volunteering At the Scenic Bluffs Chapter of the American Red Cross we understand how valuable a commodity your time is. That is why we take the time to meet with you personally to discuss your interests and talents. Our goal is to help you find the most rewarding volunteer experience to fit your availability. The first step is to call and schedule an interview. We have staff available to meet with you at a convenient time and location. We'll discuss your interests. Once we have completed the application, reference and background checks and have determined your field of interest, we network you into the department. You meet with the department supervisor and discuss the training requirements of that specific volunteer position. Then you are part of our team! Call today at 788-1000 or 1-800-837-6313 to schedule an appointment. Together, We Can Make a Difference! Frequently Asked Questions "How old do I have to be to volunteer? - Volunteers need to be at least 14 years old. "What Availability do I need to volunteer? -We have opportunities on weekdays, evenings and occasional weekends. "Will I receive training prior to starting my volunteer position? -Yes, we provide training on every volunteer position. "How often will I be called to volunteer? -Volunteer opportunities vary in length of assignments from weekly commitments to one-time special projects. "How do I become a volunteer? -Contact the Community Volunteer Director to schedule an interview. Volunteer Recognition RECOGNITION IS RESPECT MADE VISIBLE. It is the sincere hope of the Chapter that each volunteer feels appreciated for making a difference at the Red Cross. The following forms of recognition are practiced at the Scenic Bluffs Chapter. Service Pins are earned at five year intervals Annual Award Nominations National Volunteer Week is held annually Annual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic Information Meetings Visit Information Meetings Page Web Page Design and Hosting Donated by Onalaska Web
Volunteer Opportunities Disaster Services DAT (Disaster Action Team) Do you enjoy helping others in their time of need? Can you handle emergency situations, inconvenient hours and conditions? If so, you may be a candidate for the Disaster Action Team, our first line of defense in the event of a disaster. Members rotate serving on call and respond to disaster. Our Red Cross DAT provides food, clothing, shelter and referrals to people affected by disaster.
DV (Disaster Response Team) Are trained to respond to Red Cross Emergencies and would go into action in situations wehre larger numbers of people are affected. Can be rated Local, Regional, or National...
IRT (International Response Team) IRT Volunteers have extensive experience in Disaster Relief Operations with the American Red Cross. Additional international training is required and proficiency in French or Spanish is preferred.
Community Disaster Preparedness Would you like to teach others how to prepare before a disaster happens? We will teach you how with materials prepared jointly by Red Cross and Emergency Management.
Blood Services Blood drives are fun and there's a volunteer job for everyone! You can help to set up and bring equipment needed, transport blood, cook the BBQ, serve in the canteen, escort donors, register, thank donors and award gallon pins. Shifts are available from one to four hours long (depending on the job) making it easy to schedule in some volunteering time and help save someone's life.
Office Assistant Volunteers support activities and programs by handling phone calls, answering questions, helping with mailings and record keeping, including data entry. You don't have to do it all. We have volunteers that specialize in doing one part of the office work such as being on call for bulk mailings. Other volunteers have their own on-going projects.
Health and Safety Services We will train you free to become a certified CPR and First Aid Instructor if you'll volunteer to teach for us. Teach others how to save a life, prevent disease transmission, baby sit and more. You must have a current basic CPR/First Aid Certification before you can take an instructor course. Instructors are needed for daytime and evening classes.
Fast Member (First Aid Service Team) The purpose of a Red Cross First Aid Service Team is to provide immediate and temporary first aid care. Team members receive the necessary training to respond to victims of injury or sudden illness at gatherings such as festivals, parades or sporting events.
International Services International Committee/Landmine Task Force: Promote International Humanitarian Law educational program. Volunteers give presentations to educate the public on the effects of land mines. Raise funds for the prosthetics and rehabilitation project for land mine victims.
AFES (Armed Forces Emergency Services) Help a family in crisis. Volunteers assist military families by passing verified emergency messages such as birth, death, illness or health and welfare to their family service member. AFES volunteers are fully trained and take calls nights and weekends.
Volunteering Each year over one million Americans serve as Red Cross volunteers serving local community needs - helping people in emergencies, providing half the nation's blood supply, teaching first aid and CPR courses, delivering emergency messages to members of the military, organizing programs for the elderly, for the youth…
Red Cross volunteers work directly with people, serve on boards of directors, serve as managers, advisors, and provide behind the scenes support.
Be a Red Cross volunteer! Helping others feels good and helps you feel good about yourself. Your local Red Cross can work with you to provide rewarding experiences, opportunities to utilize your talents, or provide training to help you serve your community.
Thank you for your interest! The American Red Cross delivers services in your community through the support of people just like you giving their time.
About Volunteering At the Scenic Bluffs Chapter of the American Red Cross we understand how valuable a commodity your time is. That is why we take the time to meet with you personally to discuss your interests and talents. Our goal is to help you find the most rewarding volunteer experience to fit your availability.
The first step is to call and schedule an interview. We have staff available to meet with you at a convenient time and location. We'll discuss your interests. Once we have completed the application, reference and background checks and have determined your field of interest, we network you into the department. You meet with the department supervisor and discuss the training requirements of that specific volunteer position.
Then you are part of our team!
Call today at 788-1000 or 1-800-837-6313 to schedule an appointment. Together, We Can Make a Difference!
Frequently Asked Questions
Volunteer Recognition RECOGNITION IS RESPECT MADE VISIBLE. It is the sincere hope of the Chapter that each volunteer feels appreciated for making a difference at the Red Cross. The following forms of recognition are practiced at the Scenic Bluffs Chapter.
Service Pins are earned at five year intervals Annual Award Nominations National Volunteer Week is held annually Annual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
Information Meetings Visit Information Meetings Page
