Volunteer

How to Volunteer

Becoming a Red Cross volunteer is as easy as 1-2-3:

STEP 1

NEW VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION: Attend a two-hour group orientation and speak with a volunteer liaison who can help you determine the most fulfilling opportunities for you at the Red Cross. You can register for an upcoming orientation through the links on the right hand side of the webpage.

STEP 2

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION: Complete the volunteer form below. You will then be emailed more information from a Red Cross representative.

STEP 3

Additional Steps for Disaster Services Volunteers Only

STEP 4

DSHR APPLICATION: Interested Disaster Volunteers must also complete a Disaster Services Human Resources (DSHR) application. This will be handed out at the New Volunteer Orientations.

STEP 5

ATTEND DISASTER SERIVCES CLASSES AND MEETINGS: Each month there are different classes that will help you with your volunteer experience. Also there is a Disaster Action Team Meeting each month that volunteers are expected to attend.

Once all the above steps are completed, you will be contact by our Emergency Services Director to set up a meeting to take your photo for your ID and discuss your goals with volunteering in Disaster Services.

For any inquiries, please contact the Kern Chapter at (661) 324-6427 or at rachelg@kernredcross.org.

There are many opportunities to serve as a volunteer for the American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles. Below is a listing of just some of the opportunities!

Response/Disaster Services

Disaster Action Team (DAT)
Provide direct assistance to disaster clients by meeting their immediate, basic needs food, housing, clothing and other necessities

Shelter Operations (Mass Care)
Set up and operate shelters to house and feed clients displaced by disaster

Canteen Operations (Mass Care)
Provide clients, public service workers and emergency responders with necessary beverage and snack services during disasters

Client Caseworkers
Help identify the immediate disaster-caused needs of individuals and families impacted by disasters; provide emergency food, clothing and housing; provide financial, counseling, and health-related services and assistance and reunification or welfare information

Disaster Health Services (Nursing Opportunities)
Assists in meeting the disaster-related emergency health needs of individuals or families such as lost or destroyed medications, eyeglasses, dentures, health equipment and health recovery information; provides basic health care on a disaster relief operation for Red Cross volunteers and employees

Disaster Mental Health
Identifies and meets the immediate disaster-related mental health needs of individuals and families impacted by disasters by delivering mental health services and counseling directly to clients and by assisting local community mental health providers in meeting the emotional needs of affected individuals, families, and communities

Community Disaster Education
Get trained to give presentations to outside agencies and community groups in preparation for various types of emergencies and disasters

Communication & Marketing

Public Affairs (PA)
Help during emergencies, events, or other occasions when the organization needs to speak with the media, elected officials and the community to answer questions and provide information

Public Relations Associate
Provide support to the PR team with administrative duties, graphic design, and assist in developing community and media relations

Speaker’s Bureau Volunteer
Deliver presentations to community organizations that have requested speakers and guests to educate them about the American Red Cross

Publications Writer/Photographer
Write articles/take photographs for chapter online and printed publications distributed to chapter volunteers, staff and donors

Health and Safety

Health and Safety Instructors
Teach classes in first aid, CPR, water safety, and health education

Volunteer Form
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