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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
The American Red Cross of Central Maryland (Baltimore City, Carroll, and Harford Counties), seeks adult volunteers to join our team as Recruitment Volunteers (16+ years of age)to help identify talent to grow our Red Cross team. We’re looking for creative, outgoing, and solution-orientated individuals with a desire to develop their leadership, communications, and critical thinking skills while supporting the Red Cross mission. You will have the opportunity to grow in non-profit Human Resources experience and learn targeted recruitment of a diverse and talented volunteer workforce. As a recruitment volunteer, you will: · Recruit volunteers within a specific line of service and/or department · Meet regularly with Volunteer Management team to determine targeted recruitment needs · Assist in the development and implementation of volunteer recruitment activities · Utilize social media, flyers, and online sites, attend community events, fair and festivals, support information tables, and give presentations (virtually or in-person) to promote open volunteer opportunities · Utilize email, phone, video conferencing, and in-person communication to identify and develop community partners for recruiting Qualifications: · Demonstrated ability to treat people with respect under all circumstances and instill trust in others · Good computer skills including use of internet search tools, intranet and Microsoft Office Suite · Awareness and appreciation for processes in recruitment, sales, marketing and/or advertising · Enthusiastic about Red Cross mission and programs and the importance of volunteerism · Successfully clear a standard background check Time Commitment: · Monthly requirement of a minimum of 5 -10 hours · Completion of 1+ recruitment activity/activities per week · Engagement can be evenings and weekends, some weekday availability needed to meet with Recruitment Team · Commitment of a minimum of one year. The American Red Cross of Central Maryland (Baltimore City, Carroll, and Harford Counties), seeks volunteers (16+ years of age) to join our team as Recruitment Volunteers to help identify talent to grow our Red Cross team. We’re looking for creative, outgoing, and solution-orientated individuals with a desire to develop their leadership, communications, and critical thinking skills while supporting the Red Cross mission. You will have the opportunity to grow in non-profit Human Resources experience and learn targeted recruitment of a diverse and talented volunteer workforce. As a recruitment volunteer, you will: · Recruit volunteers within a specific line of service and/or department · Meet regularly with Volunteer Management team to determine targeted recruitment needs · Assist in the development and implementation of volunteer recruitment activities · Utilize social media, flyers, and online sites, attend community events, fair and festivals, support information tables, and give presentations (virtually or in-person) to promote open volunteer opportunities · Utilize email, phone, video conferencing, and in-person communication to identify and develop community partners for recruiting Qualifications: · Demonstrated ability to treat people with respect under all circumstances and instill trust in others · Good computer skills including use of internet search tools, intranet and Microsoft Office Suite · Awareness and appreciation for processes in recruitment, sales, marketing and/or advertising · Enthusiastic about Red Cross mission and programs and the importance of volunteerism · Successfully clear a standard background check
Date Posted: May 28, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Wilmington, DE 19801
Red Cross vehicles are essential for disaster response operations, branding, and other mission-related activities. The American Red Cross serving Delmarva Chapter is seeking a volunteer to assist with vehicle and fleet maintenance at the Wilmington office. Responsibilities include: Track vehicle mileage Schedule vehicles Track vehicle maintenance Track vehicle registrations, emissions Take vehicles for maintenance/emissions Work with maintenance shop for repairs Inspect vehicles weekly/monthly Manage vehicle keys The schedule is flexible, and only requires 2-3 hours per week. Training on Red Cross policies provided.
Date Posted: May 28, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Silver Springs, MD 20904
Purpose: To participate in all DAT program support and capacity building activities necessary to ensure effective service delivery during a DAT response. Location(s): Montgomery County Responsibilities: 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. This position is responsible for the tasks involved in the Disaster Action Team program including: 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. Completes all required training and maintains current training standard as DAT program requirements change. Attends regular team meetings and training as required by the region/territory. Completes assigned projects and local response activities according to the needs of the DAT program. (Preparing vehicles, response materials, administrative support of the DAT program and other tasks assigned by the DAT Leader.) Time Commitment: Hours are flexible. Volunteers may commit to fixed duty days or may be "on call." Typical disaster responses require 4-6 hours. Volunteers would need to be available at least 3-4 days per month. Qualifications: Recommended qualifications: Ability to: Follow and execute requests received from supervisor with little or no supervision. Adapt to change, negotiate compromise and tolerate ambiguity. Build effective relationships with others who can help with work-related goals. Team member may work towards the DAT Service Associate response position. Development Opp: With additional training there are opportunities for individual and leadership development to serve as: -DAT Service Associate on a DAT response. -DAT Team Leader in support of the DAT preparedness. -DAT Supervisor on a DAT response. Additional training is available across all service lines to orient volunteer to additional activities and opportunities within the Red Cross. Training: Required: Disaster Cycle Services: An Overview Disaster Action Team Fundamentals National Capital and Greater Chesapeake Region The American Red Cross aspires to be an organization fully committed to diversity and inclusion by creating and maintaining a diverse, high-performing workforce of employees and volunteers who reflect all communities we serve; by cultivating a collaborative, inclusive and respectful work environment that empowers all contributors; and by leveraging diverse partnerships - all of which helps to ensure culturally competent service delivery supported by effective community leadership and engagement.
Date Posted: May 28, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Fairfax, VA 22031
Purpose: Assist with research and administrative projects that help fulfill fundraising needs and annual fundraising goal. Responsibilities: · Research potential donors including company's key contacts, charitable giving history, community involvement, areas of giving and contact information. · Identify relationships between prospects and potential board connections. · Assist with gift processing, including daily gift log, bundling, and mailing gifts to processing center. · Provide information to Fundraiser or Stewardship Volunteer for follow-up. · Prepare PowerPoint deck presentations for corporate donors. · Print and send outgoing donor communications, such as event mailings (invitations), disaster solicitation mailings during national disaster, donor mailings for end-of-year solicitation, and postcards to steward donors (examples include postcards for Turn and Test, for Thanksgiving, or holiday postcards) · Provide general office assistance as related to development, including photocopying, as well as assisting with projects and other duties as assigned. Time Commitment: · 6+ hours/week over 2 different business days (3 hours shift per day) · One volunteer is needed for this role, in-person, at the Fairfax Office (8550 Arlington Blvd, Fairfax VA) · One volunteer is needed for this role, in-person, at the Baltimore Office (4700 Mt Hope Dr, Baltimore, MD 21215) Main task is to process donor gifts, add to donor database and some admin duties Need reliable transportation (offices are not on the Metro line) Qualifications: · Passion for the Red Cross mission and the community · Ability to work effectively as a member of the Red Cross team · Knowledge of Red Cross structure, services policies, and procedures · Knowledge and familiar with using research tools (example: Searching the internet to research donors) · Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written · Well organized, responsible, trustworthy · Attention to detail · Able to work in a team · Ability to multi-task
Date Posted: May 28, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Leesburg, VA 20175
Purpose The Red Cross Club Coordinator serves as the Red Cross Unit Contact for the Club and is the person ensuring the link between the Club and the Chapter/Station/Blood Region in which the Club resides. Red Cross Club Coordinator supports and guides the Red Cross Club in its service engagement as well as informs the Club about opportunities that lay at the local Red Cross unit level. Responsibilities Manage 1-4 Clubs; Meet with Red Cross Club officers and Club Advisor/Sponsor at beginning of school year. * Be available to attend Club meetings as necessary or requested by Club leaders, or arrange for attendance by other chapter leadership. * Be available to attend Club events/activities and fundraisers as necessary or requested by Club leaders, or arrange for attendance by other chapter leadership. * Assist the Red Cross Club officers with Club registration/renewal process on Volunteer Connection, including ensuring the Club Constitution is approved and submitted. * Lead efforts to get all Red Cross Club members registered quickly in Volunteer Connection and added into the proper Club GroupShare. * Ensure that the Club enters all Club Events in Volunteer Connection (using the Club Events tab). * Approve volunteer hours of Red Cross Club members in Volunteer Connection. * Provide Club with guidance and resources to be successful. * Provide Club with Brand Guidelines and style guidelines and provide guidance about the use of the brand. * Provide Club access to promotional materials on Brand Central for Club recruitment, Club member recognition, Club events and fundraisers, as needed. * Integrate Club members into the activities of the local Red Cross unit. * Provide Club members with volunteer opportunities through multiple lines of service. * Create and maintain an environment where youth feel empowered to lead and mobilize peers in community service projects addressing local and global issues. Time Commitment Roughly 2-3 hours per week. During the beginning and end of the school year, 4-5 hours per week may be required. Must have weekday daytime/afternoon availability. Adult 18+ years only Qualifications Have experience working with and leading youth. * Enthusiastic about American Red Cross programs. * Exceptional people skills to understand and meet the needs of a diverse audience. * Ability to work with computer database (training provided). * Excellent oral communication and presentation skills. * Comfortable making phone calls to volunteers. * Be electronic and social media savvy. · Relationships Volunteer Management Team, Red Cross Club leaders · Length of Appointment Long-term, i.e. at least 1 school year · Development Opportunities The Red Cross Club Coordinator receives support, guidance, and encouragement from the Volunteer Management Team. She or he has access to relevant learning opportunities and materials that prepare for and support this role. Attend relevant workshops or trainings that will lead to growth, development and continued volunteer service. · Requirements * Orientation to the American Red Cross * American Red Cross Youth and Young Adults Volunteer Orientation * Volunteer Connection Orientation * Training session to discuss position and expectations, and to review Red Cross Club Coordinator Training Guide, Red Cross Club Requirements, Red Cross Club Toolkits, and Helpful Resources for Red Cross Unit Contacts working with Red Cross Clubs. * Review all documents on Red Cross Club Topic Hub
Date Posted: May 28, 2023
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