Where do you fit with the Red Cross?
We suggest that you do a self-assessment (the assessment is below). This will help you decide where you fit best as a volunteer with the Red Cross. We believe that a comprehensive knowledge of our services enhances one's dedication and commitment to the organization.

Step 1: Take the online orientation to the American Red Cross.  This orientation gives you an overview of our organization and will better inform you on the mission and the values of the American Red Cross.

Step 2: Check out our current volunteer needs by clicking here.  Or look at a complete list of volunteer opportunities by clicking here.

Step 3: Contact the Office of Volunteers either by clicking on a volunteer opportunity you are interested in, by calling 228-9500 or click here to request more information. 

Step 4: Complete the Volunteer Application and send it to the chapter. To fill out the form and submit it, please click here . 

Step 5: Volunteer!!!

Volunteer Assessment Questions:

1. Often people with good intentions are just too busy to volunteer. Too often individuals will have great intentions but are unable to follow through with their commitment. Many volunteer opportunities call for several hours of consistent time during daytime hours.

Do you have room in your life for another commitment?

2. The American Red Cross is seeking volunteers who are responsible and reliable. We rely on volunteers to meet the needs of our clients and customers as well as fulfill administrative gaps for the organization. We count on volunteers to fulfill their promises and complete their job assignments. Without reliable volunteers, disaster victims would not receive immediate assistance and lifesaving classes would be cancelled.

Is your schedule flexible enough to accommodate this commitment?

3. Many Red Cross opportunities require that you take classes before beginning volunteering. This training often requires travel to different areas. Some jobs will require the completion of multiple courses before you can begin volunteering.

Are you willing to take the necessary training in a timely manner?

4. Volunteering for the American Red Cross involves working with people of different ages, socio-economic, cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and educational backgrounds. One of the Fundamental Principals of the American Red Cross/Red Crescent Society is neutrality.

Are you comfortable with people who are different from yourself?

5. Typically, the individuals who have been and continue to be successful American Red Cross volunteers possess certain skills/characteristics.

Do you consider yourself good at...

• Time management
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Follow up 
• Taking Initiative
• Working in stressful situations

Thanks for taking the time to complete this assessment! If you answered yes to these five questions we encourage you to take the first step to become involved - attend a volunteer orientation session.

If you decide that the American Red Cross is not the best "fit" for you, we suggest you contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Annie Lucas, by calling (405) 228-9546 or by clicking here.