Needs From: United Way of Forsyth County

Volunteer: Volunteer Drivers Needed to Deliver Lifesaving Blood!

Blood Transportation Specialists literally SAVE LIVES every time they volunteer!

The Red Cross Transportation Specialists play a very important role in ensuring an ample blood supply for patients in need is available. A Transportation Specialist is a specially selected and trained volunteer who transports blood and blood products to hospitals for patient use as well as delivering them to the Red Cross offices for processing.

All transportation routes begin and end at the Red Cross’ Park Road office in Charlotte, NC.

Responsibilities:

Transport lifesaving blood from the American Red Cross Blood Donation Center to area hospitals. Gain valuable training/experience while providing an invaluable service to the community. Morning and evening routes are available. Use of Red Cross owned and branded vehicles for routes.

Qualifications:

Must have at least 3 years of licensed driving experience Must pass a Motor Vehicle Report Check

For more information, contact Amy Korb at amy.korb@redcross.org. Or submit a volunteer application at www.redcross.org/volunteer 

Agency: American Red Cross

Blood Transportation Specialists literally SAVE LIVES every time they volunteer!

The Red Cross Transportation Specialists play a very important role in ensuring an ample blood supply for patients in need is available. A Transportation Specialist is a specially selected and trained volunteer who transports blood and blood products to hospitals for patient use as well as delivering them to the Red Cross offices for processing.

All transportation routes begin and end at the Red Cross’ Park Road office in Charlotte, NC.

Responsibilities:

Transport lifesaving blood from the American Red Cross Blood Donation Center to area hospitals. Gain valuable training/experience while providing an invaluable service to the community. Morning and evening routes are available. Use of Red Cross owned and branded vehicles for routes.

Qualifications:

Must have at least 3 years of licensed driving experience Must pass a Motor Vehicle Report Check

For more information, contact Amy Korb at amy.korb@redcross.org. Or submit a volunteer application at www.redcross.org/volunteer 

Agency: American Red Cross

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 27106

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Disaster Relief Volunteers - Needed for local and national disaster response

Red Cross Disaster Relief volunteers support people affected by home fires, storms, and countless other crises. As more people rely on the Red Cross for help, the need for compassionate Disaster Relief volunteers has never been greater.

We are actively recruiting and training for local, year-round response and for large-scale disaster response occurring anywhere in the country. Volunteers can volunteer in multiple positions, or just one.

DISASTER RELIEF VOLUNTEERS

Year-Round Disaster Action Team (DAT) Member: Provide year-round, in-person emergency response to individuals impacted by local disasters (primarily home fires). Volunteers provide emergency financial assistance, emotional support, and connection to Red Cross and community resources to support client recovery.

Time Commitment: On-call at least 6-8 shifts each month. The length of a shift varies by county but is typically 6-12 hours.


Disaster Shelter Volunteer:
During large-scale disasters, support the day-to-day activities within a shelter. This may include reception, registration, feeding, or other areas with a shelter.

Time Commitment:

Local (within 60 miles): Multiple local shifts of 4-12 hours each Outside the Region/Deployment: Minimum of 14 days working 10-12 hour shifts (the Red Cross arranges travel and pays expenses).


Apply online at www.redcross.org/volunteer. Contact amy.korb@redcross.org for more information.

Agency: American Red Cross

Red Cross Disaster Relief volunteers support people affected by home fires, storms, and countless other crises. As more people rely on the Red Cross for help, the need for compassionate Disaster Relief volunteers has never been greater.

We are actively recruiting and training for local, year-round response and for large-scale disaster response occurring anywhere in the country. Volunteers can volunteer in multiple positions, or just one.

DISASTER RELIEF VOLUNTEERS

Year-Round Disaster Action Team (DAT) Member: Provide year-round, in-person emergency response to individuals impacted by local disasters (primarily home fires). Volunteers provide emergency financial assistance, emotional support, and connection to Red Cross and community resources to support client recovery.

Time Commitment: On-call at least 6-8 shifts each month. The length of a shift varies by county but is typically 6-12 hours.


Disaster Shelter Volunteer:
During large-scale disasters, support the day-to-day activities within a shelter. This may include reception, registration, feeding, or other areas with a shelter.

Time Commitment:

Local (within 60 miles): Multiple local shifts of 4-12 hours each Outside the Region/Deployment: Minimum of 14 days working 10-12 hour shifts (the Red Cross arranges travel and pays expenses).


Apply online at www.redcross.org/volunteer. Contact amy.korb@redcross.org for more information.

Agency: American Red Cross

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 27106

Allow Groups: No