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, and 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.
We will provide the necessary training you will need, and it's free of charge. Please read the information below, which will take you through the entire application process.
By becoming an American Red Cross volunteer, you become
a member of the largest humanitarian organization in the world.
Step 1: Volunteer Opportunities Visit our VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESpage to find volunteer positions in our chapter.
Step 2: Volunteer Application Complete our VOLUNTEER APPLICATION and send it to us using any of the following methods:
Step 3: On-line Orientation Take our ORIENTATION TO THE AMERICAN RED CROSS to learn about our mission, volunteer expectations, and to learn the foundation for your volunteer experience.
Step 4: Volunteer Handbook You can receive the VOLUNTEER HANDBOOK at the Chapter. Sign the last page and send it to us using any of the following methods:
Step 5: Background Check The American Red Cross conducts background checks on all volunteers. These background checks include a national criminal database search, social security verification and a motor vehicle check. No personal results of the background check are provided to the chapter, only a notification that the applicant has passed the background check.
Submit your information on our BACKGROUND CHECK WEBSITE though a secure on-line portal. You will need to know which chapter you are applying to - Capital Area Chapter. You should hear from us within three days of completing your background check.
