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Volunteer Corner

Volunteering

On behalf of everyone at the American Red Cross Blount County Chapter, thank you for your interest in joining our team.

The American Red Cross is a volunteer-led organization that relies on volunteers to provide services to the American people. Thanks to the generosity and compassion of volunteers and donors, the American Red Cross is able to continuously provide relief to victims of disasters.

In addition to disaster relief, the American Red Cross is a leader in community education and emergency preparedness. We are able to provide quality services to the community thanks to caring volunteers who give of their time and talents.

There is a volunteer position within the American Red Cross that it compatible with your abilities, interests, and schedule. Please explore the information on this website to learn about volunteer opportunities within the organization. If you are unable to find a position that interests you, please contact our Volunteer Services Coordinator, who would be happy to discuss flexible volunteer options.

 

Important Volunteer Links

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Online Volunteer Orientation

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Ten Facts Every Volunteer Should Know

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Volunteer Philosophy

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Volunteer Application*

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Confidential Information And Intellectual Property Agreement*

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Volunteer Handbook

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Volunteer Rights and Responsibilities
 

(*please print, complete and return to the chapter house)

Volunteer Opportunities

Disaster Services
 

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Provide emergency assistance following natural disasters, fires, and acts of terrorism

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Become of a member of the Disaster Action Team, which serves predominantly local, small-scale disasters

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Be deployed out-of-state to work large-scale disasters
 

Armed Forces Emergency Services

 

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Serve as a communication link (caseworker) between service personnel and their families

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Offer Veterans' Support
 

Health and Safety Services

 

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Instruct courses in CPR, First Aid, and Workplace Safety

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Teach classes in the Aquatics programs

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Staff First Aid Stations at community and sporting events
 

Youth Services

 

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Become a Basic Aid Training (B.A.T.) or First Aid for Children Today (F.A.C.T.) instructor to share first aid information with children

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Become a Babysitting Instructor

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Work in the School Health Clinic program

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Organize service projects for youth civic and church groups
 

Chapter House Services

 

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Assist with Special Events

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Provide administrative assistance at the Chapter House, such as answering phones and organizing mailings

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Provide property assistance at the Chapter House, such as landscaping and cleaning

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Recruit and orient new volunteers

 

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Last modified: 04/24/08