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ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Southern California Region

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Love meeting new people and sharing your passion?

We're building a team of Red Cross volunteers to assist in targeted and proactive recruitment of the volunteer positions we need most to carry out the mission of the Red Cross. To do this we need volunteers to partner with us to help promote our most needed positions by attending recruitment events, giving presentations, and researching new avenues of recruitment. Whether it's tabling events, blood drives, presentations at organizations, we're getting the word out about all our awesome volunteer opportunities!

If you'd like to help us share the Red Cross story, gain experience in teaching and research, and have the opportunity to network with other organizations and groups, please consider joining our team!

Responsibilities:

* Identify businesses, groups, clubs or other community groups where potential volunteers might exist.

*Must attend monthly D&I meetings and discuss findings or strategize with other members

*Attend recruitment events if interested and available

* Contact through email and phone call, with the direction of local leadership, to groups to make arrangements for the most appropriate recruitment delivery method.

* Confirm all aspects, including the appropriate presentation, materials needed, and other supports required to meet the need of the recruitment opportunity.

* Works with departments to recruit current volunteers for new opportunities and leadership positions.

* Equips departments with tools they need to make a pitch for volunteering when they are out in the community talking about the Red Cross.

Requirements:

*Enthusiastic about Red Cross mission and programs.

* Recruiting experience OR the ability to effectively communicate Red Cross mission and activities in a manner that is enthusastic and energetic (training will be provided).

* Public speaking capabilities.

*Must be local and familiar with Orange County, California

* Independent problem solving abilities

* Transportation to and from community events, meetings, and trainings

* Excellent communications skills, both written and spoken.

* Ability to represent the organization in a truly professional manner.

Email, call or text Karla Legorreta, Recruitment Specialist at Karla.Legorreta@redcross.org (714) 380-7263

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About American Red Cross - Southern California Region

Location:

600 Parkcenter Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92705, US

Mission Statement

to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

Description

to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Disaster Relief
Emergency & Safety
Community, Disaster Relief, Emergency & Safety

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Irvine, CA 92614

(33.68325,-117.83408)
 

SKILLS

  • Customer Service
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 5-8 hours per month
  • Orientation to the Red Cross, on-the-job training, Volunteer Connection orientation

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