Red Cross Volunteers Needed

Lynchburg VA

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Have you ever thought about volunteering in your local community? Communities across the country count on the Red Cross every day. The need remains critical and constant during the summer months. From helping people affected by disasters, like home fires and floods, to supporting the collection of lifesaving blood, you can make a difference. Ninety percent of our workforce are volunteers who are inspired to give back. Discover the volunteer role that’s right for you. We can’t do it without you. Join us today and discover one of the best ways to spend your summer. We are actively seeking volunteers in the following volunteer opportunities: Blood Donor Ambassador: enhance the experience of donating blood by warmly welcoming blood donors and providing customer service. Our volunteers engage with blood donors by greeting, registering, answering questions; providing information and support through the recovery process. Time commitment: one (6 hour) shift per month Disaster Action Team: While big hurricanes and wildfires get the most news coverage, smaller disasters are no less devasting to the families affected. Most of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are smaller disasters like home fires. As a Disaster Action Team volunteer, you can help comfort and support people in your community by meeting any immediate needs such as food, shelter, clothing, or supplies and connecting them to long-term recovery services. Time commitment 4 (12 hour) shifts per month To learn more and apply visit redcross.org/volunteer.