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Use your Leadership Skills and Become a Red Cross Community Volunteer Leader!
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross Central California Region
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serving as an advocate, representing the Red Cross volunteer needs within a specific community.
- Sharing volunteer needs within social networks / circles of influence.
- Meeting with community groups and schools to share about volunteer opportunities.
- Helping build / regain/ enhance presence in the local community.
- Providing Red Cross updates to local service clubs (Rotary, Kiwanis, etc.).
- Participating in local community events as an extension of Executive Director or Regional Executive.
- Assisting with cultivating, managing and stewarding external partner relationships.
- Supporting routine meetings with key stakeholders (fire chiefs, mayors, veteran organizations, local media partners).
REQUIREMENTS:
- Passion for the Red Cross mission and the community
- Demonstrated interest in promoting volunteerism
- A natural 'connector’; able to connect the community needs with American Red Cross.
- Able to be sensitive to others and personally work well in stressful situations with a wide variety of people
- Be a creative self-starter who is able to successfully manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Embraces diversity and inclusion and demonstrates understanding of the mission, vision, and seven fundamental principles
- Leads by example and demonstrates Red Cross values
- Ability to work in a variety of roles, including those of consultant, collaborator, and administrator
TRAINING:
- All training required is provided by Red Cross
TIME REQUIREMENT:
- 10 hours per week
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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
December 1, 2020
SKILLS
- Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
- Safety & Disaster Education
- Disaster Response
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 10 hours per week