We will provide any training you might need, and it's free of charge. Please read the information below, which will take you through the entire application process.

Volunteering is as easy as 1 - 2 - 3...

There is no single profile of a Red Cross volunteer. No matter what your religion, race, gender, education, income or age, chances are there is someone like you already volunteering with us. Like you, but not YOU.

We need YOU!

What we all have in common is a desire to help others in our community to prepare for disasters and emergencies, to provide relief to victims whose lives have been greatly impacted by a disaster, or to help raise money to support our efforts.

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Select a Job that Interests YOU!

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Fill Out the Forms

Yes, it sounds like a job application, but these forms can be downloaded right here, and brought with you.

• Volunteer Application
• Background Check

If you wish to volunteer in Disaster Services, you will need to take Disaster Courses, and enroll in American Red Cross Disaster Service Human Resources (DSHR). All Disaster Service courses are free of charge.

• Disaster Service Opportunities

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Get Trained

Disaster Leave Laws

If you are an employee of the State of Florida, City of Tallahassee, or Leon County, you may be able to receive 15 days of paid disaster leave to volunteer during a disaster for the American Red Cross.