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Flexible Schedule
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Victoria, TX 77901
This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. Save lives and prevent injuries by providing free education to community members by working with paid and volunteer staff and following program guidance. The Preparedness Division provides appropriate preparedness programming within a community to assist community members to prepare for disasters and other emergencies. This position is responsible for the tasks involved to implement the preparedness program including: Support the annual preparedness goals, Regional Disaster Officer (RDO) objectives, and regional/chapter plan for preparedness programming through participation in meetings, projects, and local preparedness activities Execute assigned projects and local preparedness activities according to the activities you are trained in: Hands-Only CPR, Ready Rating or Be Red Cross Ready Presentations Complete tasks such as implementing preparedness activities, meeting with partners to build relationships, conducting inventory, and procuring or receiving necessary preparedness supplies
Date Posted: 2024-03-29
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Flexible Schedule
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Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Purpose This position supports the Regional SAF department. Inform and educate Red Cross partners, military members and their families by conducting briefings at a variety of community venues. Responsibilities Support the Red Cross mission Deliver information about Red Cross programs and services Answer questions in public forums (deployment briefings; Family Readiness meetings; Welcome briefings) and in "face-to-face" format such as community and deployment fairs, with audience size varying from small to very large numbers. Provide appropriate referrals Maintain professionalism and conduct as stated in Red Cross policy Time Commitment Time commitment will vary depending on community events. Qualifications Willingness to comply with Red Cross COVID-19 policies for in-person volunteer activities. Willing and able to support the Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) mission and have an awareness of and appreciation for military culture, military families, and veterans' issues Ability to communicate effectively in a public setting; enjoys public speaking Comfortable presenting to large and small audiences Ability to interact effectively with culturally diverse audiences Computer skills and working knowledge of Power Point preferred Flexible and able to adapt quickly to schedule changes Knowledge of Red Cross policy Knowledge of military and community resources Length of Appointment 1 year commitment, renewable
Date Posted: 2024-03-29
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Flexible Schedule
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Houston, TX 77098
* Greet donors, explain the donation process as necessary and assist with initial intake and hand offs through the blood donation process * Manage donor flow at temp taking station to ensure only donors passing temp screen are permitted access. * Explain purpose of temperature screen to donors and ensure they understand reason for deferral if applicable. * Direct donor to next step of donation or options for future donations if deferred. * Model excellent customer service behaviors. * Ensure blood donors have relevant information and that questions are answered appropriately while creating a favorable impression of the blood donation process. * Learn and share the Red Cross story, including the mission, vision, and values * Provide customer service to donors in the Hospitality Area by ensuring that each donor is recognized for his/her contribution. Report possible adverse post-donation physical reactions to the collections staff. * Set up and maintain cleanliness in Reception and Hospitality Areas, and Donor Areas/Beds as requested * Work with collections team supervisor or charge staff to match donor’s blood type with the best product for maximum impact * Responsible to inform donors of current and upcoming donation promotions * May make reminder/cancellation calls, re-schedule donor appointments, and perform follow up activities as directed
Date Posted: 2024-03-29
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Flexible Schedule
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Corpus Christi, TX 78411
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 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)
Date Posted: 2024-03-29
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Flexible Schedule
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Hemphill, TX 75948
We need your experience as a community leader! A Community Volunteer Leader (CVL) is a leadership volunteer who works in partnership with the Executive Director with the primary goal of building capacity to deliver the local Red Cross mission. The CVL extends the reach of the Executive Director by serving as the face of the Red Cross in a geographic location. Partnering with the Executive Director, the CVL works to enhance community presence and cultivates key relationships that expand the Red Cross mission. This may be accomplished through one or more of the following activities: Participating in local community events as an extension of the Executive Director or Regional Executive. Building, regaining, and/or enhancing the Red Cross presence in the local community by sharing information and bringing relationships and resources to the Red Cross. Cultivating and stewarding external relationships (elected officials, local service clubs, partners, and other key stakeholders) that expand the Red Cross mission. Serving as an advocate, representing Red Cross volunteer needs within a specific community. Sharing needs for volunteers with social networks & circles of influence. Maintaining a general working knowledge of all Red Cross services and critical needs. The CVL also serves in the following capacities: Ensures that local events are well staffed and attended as to ensure the Red Cross mission can be most effectively communicated to the general public. Increase the resources and services that are available to the community. Asks new community partners to help further the mission of the Red Cross including preparedness, response, and recovery.
Date Posted: 2024-02-04
