The American Red Cross touches millions of lives each year. Our volunteers help keep the public prepared to respond to disasters and personal emergencies. The Red Cross provides training in lifesaving skills such as CPR and first aid, collects and distributes half the nation's blood supply, and helps victims of thousands of disasters annually. If you are looking for a fast paced, challenging volunteer position in a nonprofit setting.....just consider the opportunities!
Our humanitarian mission connects us to people and communities across the nation and around the world. We are committed to ensuring that our people, programs and services reflect the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We encourage you to join us on this journey and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best.
1. Complete the Self Assessment: Answer a few short questions to determine if volunteering with the American Red Cross is the right choice for you
4. Phone Interview: One of our volunteers will call you to discuss your interest in volunteering with the Red Cross and review current opportunities.
5. View our national American Red Cross On-line Orientation for new employees and volunteers (NEVO). The orientation is split into four modules of varying length. It will take about an hour to complete the whole course, but you can break it into sections.
6. Attend an Introduction to Volunteering Session: Attend a brief informational session at the chapter to learn more about the work of the Chapter.
Complete Your Paperwork: Please review the Volunteer Handbook. At the Introduction you will be given the following paperwork to review and sign:
7. Background Check: All employees and volunteers of the American Red Cross are required to apply for a background check. The background check consists of a social security number verification and a seven year criminal look back. There is no cost to the applicant. Instructions will follow after you have attended the Introduction (#5)
We will touch base with you when your background check clears to confirm your preferred departmental assignment(s) and answer any other questions you might have.
Questions? Please contact Volunteer Resources via volunteering@oregonredcross.org or at 503-528-5624.
If you are under 18 years of age, please complete the following forms for minors:
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