-
DONATE TO THIS
ORGANIZATION -
4 people are interested
Use your media or communications skills to help the Red Cross tell its story.
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross Central California Region
Please visit the new page to apply.
-
DONATE TO THIS
ORGANIZATION -
4 people are interested
Volunteer Role:
- Work with our communications team to answer assess media inquiries, share information on smaller incidents, and notify leadership of need to scale up response
- Serve as a media spokesperson for local news outlets in person, over the phone or through Skype interviews
- Work with chapter and regional leadership to write and pitch local stories to local media
- Showcase Red Cross services and programs through earned media outreach at events, training, interviews, etc.
- Media relations education and/or experience
- Background in Red Cross response (training provided), branding & messaging
- Orientation to the American Red Cross
- Public Affairs Essentials (Online)
- Introduction to Red Cross Communications
- Fundamentals of Disaster Public Affairs, National Response (Webinar) (Recommended)
- Social Media Basics (Recommended)
10 More opportunities with American Red Cross Central California Region
6 ReviewsOpportunities
About American Red Cross Central California Region
Location:
1300 W. Shaw Ave., Ste. 4B, Fresno, CA 93711, US
Mission Statement
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Description
Types of volunteer opportunities may include:
Boots on the Ground -- Your role could be to respond to home fires and other emergencies in your community, conduct in-home smoke alarm installations, or working in a wildfire shelter providing safe accommodations.
Instructor/Presenter positions to deliver education programs focused on preparedness, disasters and how to "Be Red Cross Ready" to adults and youth.
Working behind the Scenes positions include Keep the Red Cross Running -- Your role could be administrative/office support, scheduling shifts for your fellow volunteers, or logistics management to ensure disaster relief operations have the necessary supplies and equipment.
Lead the Way -- "Leadership" volunteers guide our efforts, inspire our volunteers and hold us accountable to the highest standards. Your role could be to lead a small team of fellow volunteers, act as an advisor to a Red Cross Club for youth, or support local Red Cross services by joining an advisory board or the Board of Directors.
Tell the Red Cross Story -- Communications & Outreach volunteers educate the public about Red Cross services and stories in your community. By getting our message out, you'll educate people in need about how we can help, while attracting volunteers and donors to the mission.
You can make a difference today at by becoming a volunteer at redcross.org/volunteer
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
836 Calle PlanoCamarillo, CA 93012
DATE POSTED
April 23, 2019
SKILLS
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Group Facilitation
- Management
- Social Media / Blogging
- Organization
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible. Time commitment depends on the needs of the regional communications department.
- Media relations education and/or experience, background in Red Cross response (training provided), orientation to the American Red Cross, Public Affairs Essentials (Online).