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You are needed by the Red Cross
All across the United States, American Red Cross volunteers help save lives--providing assistance to disaster victims, facilitating emergency communications to military families, training communities in life-saving skills, and providing community disaster education.
Below are just some of the many opportunities available to you at the Greater Richmond Chapter. If you are interested in any of these positions, you can contact us at:
Greater Richmond Chapter
American Red Cross
P.O. Box 655
Richmond, VA 23218
Phone: 804.343.2096
Email: newtond@usa.redcross.org
See the complete list of volunteer opportunities:
You may also complete the volunteer application, which may be filled out and emailed to the address listed above.
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Orientation
The first step toward becoming a Red Cross volunteer is to attend a Volunteer Orientation. Volunteer Orientation, or “Chapter Orientation” will provide you an in-depth view of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent movement, the history of the American Red Cross and our mission, as well as our Chapter’s programs and services.
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Disaster Action Teams
Respond to local emergencies to support victims of disaster. Volunteers are trained to provide basic immediate assistance in times of emergencies. Teams are on-call on a rotating basis – daytime, nighttime and weekend assistance.
Disaster Management Teams
Help develop response plans, build resources and measure capabilities for different emergency operation in one of over 20 different functions designed to manage and deliver quality services.
Community Education
Teach first aid, CPR, swimming, babysitter preparedness and other courses. Courses are taught on week days and nights and on weekends.
Disaster Services
Receive training and respond to major disaster relief operations in Virginia and across the country. Volunteers must be available for 3 consecutive weeks a year in the event of a disaster.
Disaster Caseworkers
Volunteers interview clients on a day to day basis, follow-up with clients, and close emergency assistance records.
Transportation Drivers
Volunteers are needed to drive Red Cross vehicles to provide vital transportation for medical appointments. This service is required on weekdays during the daytime.
Generalist Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to donate professional expertise in accounting, finance, public relations, administration and information technology. Volunteers needed to assist in community events and programs to connect with Richmond’s diverse community.
Chat is a volunteer driver for the Transportation Program. Three days a week, he drives the elderly to life-saving medical appointments (like chemotherapy and dialysis) for free.
Linda chairs our Web of Hope, a group of knitters that create sweaters, blankets, hats and gloves for the underserved. Every month they ship their donations to children's homes, veteran's hospitals, and shelters.
Daud is delivering meals and supplies to Richmonders who have lost their home to a fire.
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