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Flexible Schedule
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Pulaski, VA 24301
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. DAT Members participate in all DAT program support and capacity building activities necessary to ensure effective service delivery during a DAT response. Responsibilities This position is responsible for the tasks involved in the Disaster Action Team program including: 1. 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. 2. Completes all required training and maintains current training standard as DAT program requirements change. 3. Attends regular team meetings and training as required by the region/territory. 4. Completes assigned projects and local response activities according to the needs of the DAT program. (Preparing vehicles, response materials, administrative support of the Disaster Action Team program and other tasks assigned by the DAT Leader.)
Date Posted: Apr 3, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Norfolk, VA 23505
Volunteer by supporting our nation’s military and their families. The American Red Cross Hero Care Network provides emergency communications and critical services to military members, veterans, and their families all over the world 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Every day, men and women answer our nation’s call to serve in the armed forces. The American Red Cross stands by these heroes from the day they enlist throughout their military careers and beyond. Volunteer now to support our military members, veterans, and their families. As a Hero Care Network volunteer, you help provide confidential assistance and connect individuals with local, state, and national resources. Hear firsthand why others have volunteered in this role: https://youtu.be/pYqi-wcidWE. Training is free, but the support you provide is priceless. Resolve to make a difference by joining the American Red Cross to support those that have served our nation. To learn more, visit: www.redcross.org/volunteertoday or contact your local office.
Date Posted: Apr 21, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Norfolk, VA 23510
Recruitment Team Members are needed in Newport News, Hampton, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Isle of Wight County. As a Recruitment Volunteer, you are the face of the Red Cross organization. Without the recruitment team, our communities would not know about the volunteer opportunities that are available. The SR Recruitment Specialist in Coastal Chapter is very flexible in working with volunteers availability. In our busy months, we will usually attend one event a month, normally on weekends in the Spring, Summer and Fall months. Currently, our recruiting is expected to slow down a bit over the holidays. It’s a great time to bring on new team members and get to know everyone and complete some trainings. This is a sample of the work Recruiters do in the Hampton Roads area: We distribute materials (flyers and brochures) throughout the Coastal community at libraries, churches, community centers, coffee shops, etc We use social media and websites such as Volunteer Match and Volunteer Hampton Roads to advertise for open volunteer positions. There are opportunities for virtual work, gathering information about businesses, organizations, churches, etc where we could recruit volunteers. Search the internet for events that Red Cross could participate in. Creating a Recruitment Newsletter. We are also responsible for event planning of Volunteer Open Houses (themed) on a quarterly basis, as well as a Chapter Volunteer Recognition Event in the last Spring. If this position interests you, please reach out to the Coastal Recruiter at 757-790-0706 or by email at katherine.haninger@redcross.org
Date Posted: Apr 21, 2025
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Chesapeake, VA 23320
Recruiters bring volunteers to the Red Cross Mission. Volunteers Availability - Distribution of materials and social media activity can be conducted according to your availability. Many recruitment events occur on weeknights and weekends, once or twice a month during peak seasons. Volunteer Recruitment Team will need to be available to assist the Senior Recruitment Specialist in the event of a natural disaster. Potential for advancement to Lead Volunteer Recruiter, who will work closely with the Senior Recruitment Specialist in the Coastal Chapter. Key Responsibilities: Assists in the development of volunteer workforce recruitment activities. Recruits volunteers for all lines of service and departments. Meets with the Volunteer Management team to determine targeted recruitment needs in the region. Recruits current volunteers for new opportunities and leadership positions. Researches outreach events and fairs. Reaches out to community groups to set up recruitment presentations. Plans and carries out recruitment events in communities served by the region, for both identified partner groups and open-call interest meetings. Promotes volunteer opportunities at community events. Advertises and markets for open-call events. Help with Special Events Weekend or evenings Remote Volunteering Volunteer Benefits: Meet New People Learn New Skills Get to know the community Give back to others Build your resume Explore a career VIrtual work is also available.
Date Posted: Apr 21, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Virginia Beach, VA 23464
As a Recruitment Volunteer, you are the face of the Red Cross organization. Without the recruitment team, our communities would not know about the volunteer opportunities that are available. The SR Recruitment Specialist in Coastal Chapter is very flexible in working with volunteers availability. In our busy months, we will usually attend one event a month, normally on weekends in the Spring, Summer and Fall months. Currently, our recruiting is expected to slow down a bit over the holidays. It’s a great time to bring on new team members and get to know everyone and complete some trainings. This is a sample of the work Recruiters do in the Hampton Roads area: We distribute materials (flyers and brochures) throughout the Coastal community at libraries, churches, community centers, coffee shops, etc We use social media and websites such as Volunteer Match and Volunteer Hampton Roads to advertise for open volunteer positions. There are opportunities for virtual work, gathering information about businesses, organizations, churches, etc where we could recruit volunteers. Search the internet for events that Red Cross could participate in. Creating a Recruitment Newsletter. We are also responsible for event planning of Volunteer Open Houses (themed) on a quarterly basis, as well as a Chapter Volunteer Recognition Event in the last Spring. If this position interests you, please reach out to the Coastal Recruiter at 757-790-0706 or by email at katherine.haninger@redcross.org
Date Posted: Apr 21, 2025
