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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
The American Red Cross of the National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region (DE/DC/MD/VA), seeks adult volunteers to join our team as Recruitment Volunteers (18+ years of age)to help identify talent to grow our Red Cross team. We’re looking for creative, outgoing, and solution-orientated individuals with a desire to develop their leadership, communications, and critical thinking skills while supporting the Red Cross mission. You will have the opportunity to grow in non-profit Human Resources experience and learn targeted recruitment of a diverse and talented volunteer workforce. As a recruitment volunteer, you will: · Recruit volunteers within a specific line of service and/or department · Meet regularly with Volunteer Management team to determine targeted recruitment needs · Assist in the development and implementation of volunteer recruitment activities · Utilize social media, flyers, and online sites, attend community events, fair and festivals, support information tables, and give presentations (virtually or in-person) to promote open volunteer opportunities · Utilize email, phone, video conferencing, and in-person communication to identify and develop community partners for recruiting Qualifications: · Demonstrated ability to treat people with respect under all circumstances and instill trust in others · Good computer skills including use of internet search tools, intranet and Microsoft Office Suite · Awareness and appreciation for processes in recruitment, sales, marketing and/or advertising · Enthusiastic about Red Cross mission and programs and the importance of volunteerism · Successfully clear a standard background check Time Commitment: · Monthly requirement of a minimum of 5 -10 hours · Completion of 1+ recruitment activity/activities per week · Engagement can be evenings and weekends, some weekday availability needed to meet with Recruitment Team · Commitment of a minimum of one year. The American Red Cross of National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region , seeks volunteers (18+ years of age) to join our team as Recruitment Volunteers to help identify talent to grow our Red Cross team. We’re looking for creative, outgoing, and solution-orientated individuals with a desire to develop their leadership, communications, and critical thinking skills while supporting the Red Cross mission. You will have the opportunity to grow in non-profit Human Resources experience and learn targeted recruitment of a diverse and talented volunteer workforce. As a recruitment volunteer, you will: · Recruit volunteers within a specific line of service and/or department · Meet regularly with Volunteer Management team to determine targeted recruitment needs · Assist in the development and implementation of volunteer recruitment activities · Utilize social media, flyers, and online sites, attend community events, fair and festivals, support information tables, and give presentations (virtually or in-person) to promote open volunteer opportunities · Utilize email, phone, video conferencing, and in-person communication to identify and develop community partners for recruiting Qualifications: · Demonstrated ability to treat people with respect under all circumstances and instill trust in others · Good computer skills including use of internet search tools, intranet and Microsoft Office Suite · Awareness and appreciation for processes in recruitment, sales, marketing and/or advertising · Enthusiastic about Red Cross mission and programs and the importance of volunteerism · Successfully clear a standard background check
Date Posted: 2024-04-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Purpose This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services (DCS) department. The Sheltering (SH) Service Associate (SA) is a temporary position assigned to work in person in a Red Cross shelter before, during and/or after a disaster event. Sheltering Service Associates complete tasks necessary for shelter operations and interacts with clients to ensure their needs are met. Sheltering Service Associates support the day-to-day activities within a shelter, which can include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information or other areas within a shelter. Responsibilities Responsibilities vary depending on the assignment. May include providing support to one or more of the following areas within the shelter: reception registration dormitory feeding information supply Provide excellent customer service to clients Complete the required virtual self-paced training (3.5 hours of training total) Time Commitment 2-4 hours per month, approximately. Some hours may need to be during "regular business hours" and on weekends. Hours may increase during times of disaster, including large home fires.
Date Posted: 2024-04-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Wilmington, DE 19801
Red Cross vehicles are essential for disaster response operations, branding, and other mission-related activities. The American Red Cross serving Delmarva Chapter is seeking a volunteer to assist with vehicle and fleet maintenance at the Wilmington office. Responsibilities include: Track vehicle mileage Schedule vehicles Track vehicle maintenance Track vehicle registrations, emissions Take vehicles for maintenance/emissions Work with maintenance shop for repairs Inspect vehicles weekly/monthly Manage vehicle keys The schedule is flexible, and only requires 2-3 hours per week. Training on Red Cross policies provided.
Date Posted: 2024-04-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Baltimore, MD 21215
Purpose: Assist with research and administrative projects that help fulfill fundraising needs and annual fundraising goal. Responsibilities: · Research potential donors including company's key contacts, charitable giving history, community involvement, areas of giving and contact information. · Identify relationships between prospects and potential board connections. · Assist with gift processing, including daily gift log, bundling, and mailing gifts to processing center. · Provide information to Fundraiser or Stewardship Volunteer for follow-up. · Prepare PowerPoint deck presentations for corporate donors. · Print and send outgoing donor communications, such as event mailings (invitations), disaster solicitation mailings during national disaster, donor mailings for end-of-year solicitation, and postcards to steward donors (examples include postcards for Turn and Test, for Thanksgiving, or holiday postcards) · Provide general office assistance as related to development, including photocopying, as well as assisting with projects and other duties as assigned. Time Commitment: · 6+ hours/week over 2 different business days (3 hours shift per day) · One volunteer is needed for this role, in-person, at the Fairfax Office (8550 Arlington Blvd, Fairfax VA) · One volunteer is needed for this role, in-person, at the Baltimore Office (4700 Mt Hope Dr, Baltimore, MD 21215) Main task is to process donor gifts, add to donor database and some admin duties Need reliable transportation (offices are not on the Metro line) Qualifications: · Passion for the Red Cross mission and the community · Ability to work effectively as a member of the Red Cross team · Knowledge of Red Cross structure, services policies, and procedures · Knowledge and familiar with using research tools (example: Searching the internet to research donors) · Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written · Well organized, responsible, trustworthy · Attention to detail · Able to work in a team · Ability to multi-task
Date Posted: 2024-04-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Silver Springs, MD 20904
Purpose: To participate in all DAT program support and capacity building activities necessary to ensure effective service delivery during a DAT response. Location(s): Montgomery County Responsibilities: Disaster Action Teams provide 24-hour emergency response to local disasters, particularly house fires, ensuring that those affected have access to resources for basic necessities such as food, shelter and clothing. This position is responsible for the tasks involved in the Disaster Action Team program including: Supporting the annual goals, Regional Disaster Officer (RDO) objectives, and regional/chapter plan for DAT services through participation in meetings, projects, and local response activities. Completes all required training and maintains current training standard as DAT program requirements change. Attends regular team meetings and training as required by the region/territory. Completes assigned projects and local response activities according to the needs of the DAT program. (Preparing vehicles, response materials, administrative support of the DAT program and other tasks assigned by the DAT Leader.) Time Commitment: Hours are flexible. Volunteers may commit to fixed duty days or may be "on call." Typical disaster responses require 4-6 hours. Volunteers would need to be available at least 3-4 days per month. Qualifications: Recommended qualifications: Ability to: Follow and execute requests received from supervisor with little or no supervision. Adapt to change, negotiate compromise and tolerate ambiguity. Build effective relationships with others who can help with work-related goals. Team member may work towards the DAT Service Associate response position. Development Opp: With additional training there are opportunities for individual and leadership development to serve as: -DAT Service Associate on a DAT response. -DAT Team Leader in support of the DAT preparedness. -DAT Supervisor on a DAT response. Additional training is available across all service lines to orient volunteer to additional activities and opportunities within the Red Cross. Training: Required: Disaster Cycle Services: An Overview Disaster Action Team Fundamentals National Capital and Greater Chesapeake Region The American Red Cross aspires to be an organization fully committed to diversity and inclusion by creating and maintaining a diverse, high-performing workforce of employees and volunteers who reflect all communities we serve; by cultivating a collaborative, inclusive and respectful work environment that empowers all contributors; and by leveraging diverse partnerships - all of which helps to ensure culturally competent service delivery supported by effective community leadership and engagement.
Date Posted: 2024-04-15
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