OPPORTUNITIES
Find an area that’s best for you!
Volunteer opportunities exist in many areas at the American Red Cross.
[Emergency Services]
Emergency Services volunteers provide relief assistance to those affected by disasters. As an Emergency Services volunteer, you can be on call to support late-breaking emergencies, manage a volunteer team, or lead a program in Emergency Services.
Client Services | Operations Management | Mass Care | External Relations | Information and Planning
Staff Services | Logistics | Disaster Services Technology
[Health and Safety]
Large scale natural disasters are not the only hazards that exist. The American Red Cross also works to promote health and safety for everyone. Volunteer opportunities in administrative support and course /classroom preparation are available. To become a CPR, First Aid, and AED Instructor, volunteers must take the Lay Responder Instructor course to receive certification. For more info and how to become a certified Red Cross course instructor, visit RedCrossLA.org/classes
CPR/First Aid Instructors | Administrative Support
[Development]
Along with the dedication of our volunteers, the Red Cross depends on the donations of thousands of individuals, businesses, foundations, and organizations to provide relief to those who need it most. By volunteering with the Development team, individuals can assist in maintaining positive donor relations, research prospective donors, and provide office support.
Gift Acknowledgement Support/Donor Relations | Donor Prospect Research Administrative/Office Support
[Marketing and Communications]
We live in a digital world where information is just a smart phone away. Volunteers can assist the Red Cross image with administrative duties, graphic design, and assist in developing community and media relations. To keep up with the ever changing world, there is a great need for volunteers to take advantage of new technologies and utilize diverse forms of social media to captivate a larger audience.
Public Relations | Website Design/Graphic Design | Writer | Photography/Videography
[Volunteer Services]
Volunteers make up the majority of the work force of the Red Cross. Managing Volunteers is an essential part of maintaining our services to the community. Some of the tasks you can participate in include recruiting new members, volunteer data management, mentoring youth clubs, and participating in Community Outreach Events
Volunteer Data Management | Volunteer Recruitment and Recognition | Community Outreach
Youth Program Advisor/Mentor | Administrative/Office Support
[Preparedness Education]
A disaster can strike at any moment. The Los Angeles region faces the possibility of earthquakes, home fires, wildfires, flash floods and heat emergencies among others. Our Preparedness Education program provides neighborhood groups, community agencies and businesses with disaster preparedness presentations, materials and workshops. We help increase public awareness by helping the community prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
Preparedness Education Instructors | Train the Trainer Leaders
[International Services]
The need doesn’t end there, help is needed in a variety of different areas including reuniting family members separated by large-scale disasters and war related events. With an emphasis on global heath, volunteers provide support to the Measles Initiative through our International Services team.
Restoring Family Links Coordinator | Partnership Coordinator
[Service to Armed Forces]
Extending from the legacy of Clara Barton, the American Red Cross continues to offer communication services to those who are serving the country and their family members back home. In addition to working with local families and emergency communication, volunteers are responsible for promoting the SAF program and creating partnerships with other non-profits who support military families.
Casework Coordinator | Communications Coordinators
[Support Services]
Support Services is looking for volunteers with professional skills to provide assistance to the Human Relations and Accounting department; also providing support to Executive positions. These volunteer opportunities require specialize skills, and like many American Red Cross volunteer opportunities, a great resume booster.
Human Resources Assistant | COE/Accounting Assistant
[Red Cross Communities]
Interested in playing an integral role on how your community is getting prepared? Be the preparedness you want to see in the community and get involved. Become a part of the Movement and get your community prepared in a major way.
RCC President | RCC Vice-President | RCC Cabinet/Project Supporter
[Blood Services]
Give blood save a life. Everyday someone needs blood. The American Red Cross has formed a community of service, of generous, strong and decent people bound by beliefs beyond themselves. Volunteers in Blood Services provide support to Blood Drives, assisting in the registration and the distribution of refreshments.
Blood Drive Registration Support | Blood Drive Refreshments Table Support
Still don’t know? Email us at volunteer@arcla.org or call at 1.866.548.8226 and we’ll be happy to discuss opportunities with you. Or we can work with you to create your own Volunteer Opportunity.
