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Oct 31
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Franklin, NC 28734
Our mission wouldn’t be possible without community heroes. This fall, we invite you to turn your compassion into action. As more people rely on the Red Cross for help, the need for compassionate volunteers has never been greater. There are many ways you can help neighbors in need through our most-needed positions: Disaster Relief (Local & National Response) Blood Donor Ambassador Blood Transportation Specialist Disaster Duty Officers (Virtual, On-Call) Recovery Care Caseworker Sheltering Service Associate Every day, disasters devastate families. As a disaster action team or shelter volunteer, you can help comfort and support people who are forced from their homes due to fires, storms and other emergencies. Be part of our work to help save millions of lives each year by volunteering as a blood donor ambassador and welcoming donors who give the gift of life. As a blood transportation specialist, you serve as the critical link between blood donors and blood recipients by delivering blood, platelets, or other blood products to hospitals. Oversee and coordinate local emergency response from home. Duty officers gather information, dispatch volunteer responders, and monitor the response.
Date Posted: Sep 14, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Brevard, NC 28712
Are you a licensed medical professional? Do you want to volunteer your expertise in your community? The Red Cross needs you! The Red Cross has an ongoing need for individuals with active and unencumbered medical licenses to serve as a Disaster Health Services volunteer. In this role, volunteers support the Disaster Action Team volunteers, responding to year-round local disasters such as home fires, floods, tornados, etc. The Disaster Health Services volunteer meets the disaster related health needs of clients in activities such as replacing durable health equipment, medication, glasses, dentures, etc. Time Commitment: Disaster Health Services volunteers work virtually to meet and assist those impacted by disasters. Disaster Health Services volunteers rotate being on-call for one week (8 am to 5 pm every) every 6 weeks. Volunteers typically assist 5-10 hours/month. Disaster Health Services Volunteer Qualifications: Active and unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Nurse, Medical Doctor, Doctor of Osteopathy, Physician Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic, Retired RN/LPN/LVN if the state in which the license is granted allows for full scope of practice for the volunteer. Must meet training requirement for Disaster Health Services Service Associate (9, self-paced online training courses that take approximately 6.5 hours to complete) Learn more and apply online at: redcross.org/volunteer Questions? Contact gcarvolservices@redcross.org. Safety First! Our need for volunteers is constant and our guidelines reflect the latest CDC safety recommendations and follow the national and local government laws. COVID-19 vaccination will be required for in-person volunteer roles beginning January 3, 2022.
Date Posted: Aug 15, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Asheville, NC 28804
Are you a licensed medical professional? Do you want to volunteer your expertise in your community? The Red Cross needs you! The Red Cross has an ongoing need for individuals with active and unencumbered medical licenses to serve as a Disaster Health Services volunteer. In this role, volunteers support the Disaster Action Team volunteers, responding to year-round local disasters such as home fires, floods, tornados, etc. The Disaster Health Services volunteer meets the disaster related health needs of clients in activities such as replacing durable health equipment, medication, glasses, dentures, etc. Time Commitment: Disaster Health Services volunteers work virtually to meet and assist those impacted by disasters. Disaster Health Services volunteers rotate being on-call for one week (8 am to 5 pm every) every 6 weeks. Volunteers typically assist 5-10 hours/month. Disaster Health Services Volunteer Qualifications: Active and unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Nurse, Medical Doctor, Doctor of Osteopathy, Physician Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic, Retired RN/LPN/LVN if the state in which the license is granted allows for full scope of practice for the volunteer. Must meet training requirement for Disaster Health Services Service Associate (9, self-paced online training courses that take approximately 6.5 hours to complete) Learn more and apply online at: redcross.org/volunteer Questions? Contact gcarvolservices@redcross.org. Safety First! Our need for volunteers is constant and our guidelines reflect the latest CDC safety recommendations and follow the national and local government laws. COVID-19 vaccination will be required for in-person volunteer roles beginning January 3, 2022.
Date Posted: Aug 15, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Hendersonville, NC 27563
Are you a licensed medical professional? Do you want to volunteer your expertise in your community? The Red Cross needs you! The Red Cross has an ongoing need for individuals with active and unencumbered medical licenses to serve as a Disaster Health Services volunteer. In this role, volunteers support the Disaster Action Team volunteers, responding to year-round local disasters such as home fires, floods, tornados, etc. The Disaster Health Services volunteer meets the disaster related health needs of clients in activities such as replacing durable health equipment, medication, glasses, dentures, etc. Time Commitment: Disaster Health Services volunteers work virtually to meet and assist those impacted by disasters. Disaster Health Services volunteers rotate being on-call for one week (8 am to 5 pm every) every 6 weeks. Volunteers typically assist 5-10 hours/month. Disaster Health Services Volunteer Qualifications: Active and unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Nurse, Medical Doctor, Doctor of Osteopathy, Physician Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic, Retired RN/LPN/LVN if the state in which the license is granted allows for full scope of practice for the volunteer. Must meet training requirement for Disaster Health Services Service Associate (9, self-paced online training courses that take approximately 6.5 hours to complete) Learn more and apply online at: redcross.org/volunteer Questions? Contact gcarvolservices@redcross.org. Safety First! Our need for volunteers is constant and our guidelines reflect the latest CDC safety recommendations and follow the national and local government laws. COVID-19 vaccination will be required for in-person volunteer roles beginning January 3, 2022.
Date Posted: Aug 15, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Brevard, NC 28712
Blood Drive Volunteers Every 2 seconds, someone in the US needs blood and one blood donation can save up to 3 lives. Help and support lives in North Carolina. Volunteer to support blood drives in your community. Warmly greet donors and assist with registration in reception area Model excellent customer service behaviors, ensure blood donors have relevant information, and that all questions are answered appropriately Assist in the canteen area, manage the cleanliness in reception and hospitality areas, thank donors for their contribution, and alert staff immediately if a donor shows signs of feeling unwell Inform donors of current and upcoming donation promotions, make reminder/cancellation calls, re-schedule donor appointments, and perform follow up activities as directed This position is flexible as volunteers can sign up for shifts online that work with their schedule! Interested in volunteering? If you are age 18 or older, please apply using the following link for an expedited application process: https://tinyurl.com/BloodDonorAmbassadorVolunteer If you are age 16-17, please apply by visiting: redcross.org/volunteer
Date Posted: Aug 15, 2023
