We are a 90% workforce of volunteers providing support across five service lines:
Blood Services
Greeter volunteers play a vital role and are the initial contact to donors at our blood centers and bloodmobiles. As a Greeter, you will welcome and thank donors, maintain donor sign-in/appointment log and donor flow, direct donors to read pre-screening questions and distribute reading materials to donors.
Canteen Volunteers will assist the donors in the “Canteen” area of the blood center and bloodmobile. Responsibilities include: thanking donors for their gift of life, serving food and drinks; observe donors for possible reactions and alerting the collection staff if a potential problem is observed.
Disaster Services
Each year, the American Red Cross responds to more than 60,000 disasters, both natural and man-made. As you watch disaster relief efforts unfold, you may wonder how the Red Cross recruits and trains volunteers. The Red Cross offers disaster training to equip volunteers with the proper skills and knowledge to prepare them for when disaster strikes in their local community and across the country. Becoming a Disaster Volunteer requires a commitment to training and if you have the heart and desire to volunteer in Disaster Services, we will work with you to make sure you get the training you need. All disaster training is free!
Health and Safety Classes:
Instructors provide lifesaving skill instruction through CPR/First Aid and babysitter training.
International Services:
Assisting people affected by disasters, providing education about the rules of war, reuniting families, helping to provide vaccinations around the world for measles.
Services to the Armed Forces Volunteers:
(1) Give presentations to Military Recruits, Active Duty, and Reserve military personnel and their families explaining Red Cross services and how to access them.
(2) Review and do family follow up casework on a regular basis.
(3) Helping to coordinate Military Community events and attending local meetings.
(4) Assisting on base (must have own military access)- Cherry Point, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Camp Lejeune
(5) VA Clinic Volunteer programs
Mission: The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Vision: The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that...
...all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope;
...our communities are ready and prepared for disasters;
...everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products;
...all members of our armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed; and
...in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.
Values: We reaffirm our commitment to the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and add to these principles five values that are essential to our continued success in meeting our mission.
Compassionate: We are dedicated to improving the lives of those we serve and to treating each other with care and respect.
Collaborative: We work together as One Red Cross family, in partnership with other organizations, and always embrace diversity and inclusiveness.
Creative: We seek new ideas, are open to change and always look for better ways to serve those in need.
Credible: We act with integrity, are transparent guardians of the public trust and honor our promises.
Committed: We hold ourselves accountable for defining and meeting clear objectives, delivering on our mission and carefully stewarding our donor funds.
