VOLUNTEER
Red Cross
volunteers are people who wake up in the middle of a cold
winter night to help a family forced from their home by a
fire, teach people how to be safe and save lives, staff
blood drives to assist in the process of collecting
lifesaving blood donations, and keep the Red Cross
operating every day.
A great way to find out more about Red Cross chapter
volunteer opportunities is to attend a volunteer
orientation. The orientation sessions will include a
brief history of the Red Cross, what Red Cross services
are provided throughout the United States and across the
globe, and local services and volunteer opportunities.
Please email
Eileen Ryan or call (309) 743-2170 ext. 125 if you
plan to attend.
Volunteer Orientation Dates (held at the Moline office)
Monday, August 18 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, August 19 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
To sign up, call Eileen at (309) 743-2166
Here are a few ways to volunteer:
Clerical/Computer Support
- chapter office
Community events - staff health fairs, attend parades, New
Citizens Tea
Course Instructor - instruct youth
babysitting and first aid courses, adult CPR and first aid
courses, HIV/AIDS peer educators and instructors
Disaster Action Team - provide emergency
assistance to disaster victims and participate in local
special events
Hospital - deliver flowers, snacks, and mail to
patients at Genesis East in Davenport
Interpreters- individuals with bilingual
skills or sign language skills assist with safety course
participants, military, and disaster clients
Knitters - knit hats, mittens, and
scarves for area school children
Military Caseworker - provide emergency
communications
for military personnel and their families
Nurse - conduct blood pressure
screenings, teach health-related courses, disaster mental
health worker
Public Relations - write news releases,
design publications, speak before groups
Speakers - share information about Red Cross
programs, services, and volunteer opportunities to various
groups
Telephone Receptionist - operate an
eight line phone system
Web Page Support - update chapter web
page and design new pages
Writers - assist with writing press
releases, newsletter articles, grants, brochures, and
fliers
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