There are many opportunities to serve as a volunteer for the American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles. Below is a listing of just some of the opportunities!

Response/Disaster Services

International Services
Serve as a caseworker in helping International Services to reunite family members separated by large-scale disasters and war related events. Assist in community outreach to educate the public about these services

Disaster Action Team (DAT)
Provide direct assistance to disaster clients by meeting their immediate, basic needs food, housing, clothing and other necessities

Shelter Operations (Mass Care)
Set up and operate shelters to house and feed clients displaced by disaster

Canteen Operations (Mass Care)
Provide clients, public service workers and emergency responders with necessary beverage and snack services during disasters

Client Caseworkers
Help identify the immediate disaster-caused needs of individuals and families impacted by disasters; provide emergency food, clothing and housing; provide financial, counseling, and health-related services and assistance and reunification or welfare information

Disaster Health Services (Nursing Opportunities)
Assists in meeting the disaster-related emergency health needs of individuals or families such as lost or destroyed medications, eyeglasses, dentures, health equipment and health recovery information; provides basic health care on a disaster relief operation for Red Cross volunteers and employees

Disaster Mental Health
Identifies and meets the immediate disaster-related mental health needs of individuals and families impacted by disasters by delivering mental health services and counseling directly to clients and by assisting local community mental health providers in meeting the emotional needs of affected individuals, families, and communities

Community Disaster Education
Get trained to give presentations to outside agencies and community groups in preparation for various types of emergencies and disasters

Communication & Marketing

Public Affairs (PA)
Help during emergencies, events, or other occasions when the organization needs to speak with the media, elected officials and the community to answer questions and provide information

Public Relations Associate
Provide support to the PR team with administrative duties, graphic design, and assist in developing community and media relations

Speaker’s Bureau Volunteer
Deliver presentations to community organizations that have requested speakers and guests to educate them about the American Red Cross

Publications Writer/Photographer
Write articles/take photographs for chapter online and printed publications distributed to chapter volunteers, staff and donors

Health and Safety

Health and Safety Instructors
Teach classes in first aid, CPR, water safety, and health education

Health and Safety Administrative Support

Provide customer service to clients and customers. Respond to client inquiries regarding services and products

Office of Volunteer Programs and other opportunities

Community Outreach Associate
Represent the Red Cross at events to educate and recruit members from the community to become volunteers

Recruitment Associate
Assist with recruitment and management of new volunteers

Youth Programs

Youth Advisors

Serve as liaisons between the Red Cross chapter/district office and a Red Cross Youth Club, by assisting youth with club activities and weekly meetings. Youth Advisors will guide youth members in promoting the American Red Cross and serving their communities.

Financial Development

Development Assistant

Support Development staff through preparation of gift acknowledgments, mailings and other fundraising projects as needed

Prospect Researcher
Will conduct research on individual, foundation and corporate prospects for grants, donations and sponsorship. Gather the information critical for securing support for this organization

ARCGLA Chapter Support (administrative duties available in all our departments)
Some opportunities include:

• Greeting visitors and Guests
• Data entry
• Filing
• Front desk coverage
• Answering phones
• Mass mailings
• Typing