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Saturday, August 22, 2009

How to Become American Red Cross Volunteer

Some of you may be interested in pursuing a volunteer career with the Red Cross organization, which we'd like to encourage very much. If you are 15 and older, you are eligible to become a Red Cross Volunteer.

The first step toward becoming a Red Cross volunteer is to attend the Red Cross Orientation. You can find the schedule here.

After you've attended the orientation, your next step is to complete the Chapter Volunteer Application. If you are 18 and over, you will need to submit an online background check, which will be further instructed in the application. Those who are 17 years old and younger, you will need to complete a Youth Permission Form. Most likely you will receive an email from someone from the Volunteer Development Associate after the orientation. In the email, you will find the complete application.

Once your application has been processed by the Chapter (which shouldn't take longer than a week), you will have a schedule a phone interview with someone from the Volunteer Resources Team. The interview usually takes about 10 minutes. You will be asked for the reason you applied for Red Cross and your interests in the position of your choice.

Almost done!

After the interview, depending on which area you're interested in volunteering, you will be further instructed in what to do next. Now you can get started as a Red Cross Volunteer!

The Red Cross thanks you for your time and support. Happy Volunteering!

Friday, August 21, 2009

 
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