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Jefferson City, MO 65109
Do you love interacting with people and want to make a direct impact in your community? We have a volunteer opportunity for you! The best part? You pick your locations and shifts. What Is It and Why Is It Needed? You would help to provide a warm and friendly greeting to our blood donors. As you welcome them you will assist them with reception and hospitality and enhance the blood donor experience. Blood drives with volunteer greeters are more successful, run smoother and collect more blood. This means more lives are saved because of you! The importance is to provide the blood donors with a positive experience and encourage to donate regularly. Apply to volunteer: www.redcross.org/volunteer Responsibilities Help to provide a warm and friendly greeting to our blood donors. As you welcome them, you will assist with reception and hospitality and enhance the blood donor experience. The importance is to provide the blood donors with a positive experience and encourage to donate regularly. Help to find other volunteers by discussing Red Cross volunteer opportunities with donors at blood drives. Requirements Available for one 4-6-hour shift per month for a minimum of 3 months Excellent professionalism and communication skills Transportation to local blood drives Comfortable working with people from diverse communities and backgrounds Ability to regularly commit to a schedule, arrive punctually and adapt to change-driven culture Must be 16 or older Opportunity for you to: Be in a safe environment helping your community Gain valuable training and experience while providing an invaluable service to your community Network and meet new people Develop customer service skills that will last a lifetime Receive community service hours Be part of the most respected world-wide organizations Meet some incredible people...our blood donors and staff How to get started Complete the online application www.redcross.org/volunteer Or, for any questions contact: Maggie Raynolds, Volunteer Recruitment Specialist Call/Text: 816-826-8392 | margaret.raynolds@redcross.org Or schedule a convenient time to discuss www.calendly.com/mraynolds What Our Volunteers Are Saying "When I needed blood during my cancer treatment, the Red Cross was there for me. I’m so happy to be able to give back by volunteering and thanking blood donors now that I’m recovered." ~Jackie P. "I may not have money to give, but I have time." ~Taylor W. "I can no longer donate blood, but this is a way I can help those who do donate." ~Steve J.
Date Posted: Mar 28, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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West Plains, MO 65775
Respond on-scene with other Red Cross volunteers to house fires (or other local disasters) to provide resources, comfort and hope to the family members who have been affected. Requirements 18 years or older Valid United States driver’s license Safe driving record Training provided both online courses and hands on with experienced volunteers Online application (see below for instructions) Weekdays and weekends available - fires do not tell time Choose when you are available to be on call What Our Volunteers Are Saying "Being able to help someone in one of their greatest times of need is a feeling like no other" ~Charlie V. "I may not have money to give, but I have time." ~Taylor W. "It’s a wonderful feeling being able to help someone affected by a house fire, who literally, may only have the clothes on their back." ~Julie M. How to get started Complete the online application at www.redcross.org/volunteer Or for any questions or to schedule a personal volunteer consultation contact: Maggie Raynolds, Volunteer Recruitment Specialist Call/Text: 816-826-8392| Margaret.Raynolds@redcross.org
Date Posted: Mar 28, 2025
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Fort Smith, AR 72901
Every day people are forced from their homes due to disasters. Single and multi-family home fires account for 90% of disaster responses for the American Red Cross. Compassionate and committed Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteers help those families affected. Respond in-person to your neighbors who have been affected by home fires, flooding or other local disasters. As a Red Cross volunteer, you will be able to help your neighbors and their families by providing resources, comfort and hope. Be the beacon of hope to families who are likely having the worst day of their lives. Requirements 18 years or older with a valid United States driver’s license Training provided both online courses and shadow with experienced volunteers Computer with internet Available for a minimum of one on-call, 4-hour shift/month What Our Volunteers Are Saying "I’m retired and was looking for a way to help in my local community. I love that I found the Red Cross because being able to help someone in one of their greatest times of need is a feeling like no other." ~Charlie V. "I watched the Red Cross help my Mom when she had a house fire and I knew I wanted to help giveback anyway I could. Now I am able to pay it forward for my Mom and our family." ~Laqueesha J. "I may not have money to give, but I have time." ~Taylor W. "It’s a wonderful feeling being able to help someone affected by a house fire, who literally, may only have the clothes on their back." ~Julie M. How to get started Complete the online application at www.redcross.org/volunteer Or, for any questions or to schedule a personal volunteer consultation contact: Jameriah Eni, Senior Volunteer Recruitment Specialist American Red Cross Call or Text: 501-900-2363 | jameriah.eni@redcross.org
Date Posted: May 7, 2025
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Columbia, MO 65203
Do you or someone you know like to drive AND save lives? Then this might be a volunteer opportunity for you! You are literally saving lives as you pick up and deliver blood products for the Red Cross! Deliver life-saving blood products to patients in need using small Red Cross vans. Requirements 18 years or older with a valid United States driver’s license Safe driving record Able to lift boxes of up to 45 pounds a short distance Training provided both online courses and hands on with experienced volunteers Flexible 4 hour shifts available 7 days/week What Our Volunteers Are Saying "When I know there’s a person on the other end waiting for the blood I’m delivering, there’s no feeling like it." ~David W. "I may not have money to give, but I have time." ~Taylor W. "I love being able to pick and choose the times to volunteer. The flexibility makes it so easy." ~Charles T. "I was originally concerned about the lifting since I’m a woman, but I was taught the right way. I absolutely love the feeling of giving back. ~Jean A.
Date Posted: Mar 28, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Imagine being awaken by smoke alarms in the middle of the night. You rush to get your family out to safety now that your home is engulfed in flames. You’re now standing outside of your house in your pajamas in the middle of the night with nowhere to go. Who do you call? The American Red Cross! What is it? The Disaster Duty Officer is the first person to be contacted after a disaster (typically a house fire) has happened. Their role is to verify the disaster has happened and then coordinating other volunteers who will then call the family affected. Requirements 18 years or older Training provided both online courses and virtual hands on with experienced volunteers Virtual opportunity - volunteer from home. Computer with internet and a phone needed Online application (see below for instructions) What Our Volunteers Are Saying "Being able to help someone in one of their greatest times of need is a feeling like no other" ~Charlie V. "I may not have money to give, but I have time." ~Taylor W. "It’s a great feeling being part of the important process needed to help someone affected by a house fire, who literally, may only have the clothes on their back." ~Julie M. How to get started Complete the online application at www.redcross.org/volunteer Volunteers applying for in-person assignments require vaccination verification. Instructions to provide information and supporting documentation of vaccination will be provided once you submit your application. Or for any questions or to schedule a personal volunteer consultation contact: Kristin Pendleton, Senior Volunteer Recruitment Specialist Call or Text: 314-281-7968 kristin.pendleton@redcross.org Volunteer from home and make an immediate positive impact on someone's life!
Date Posted: Mar 28, 2025
