How can I find out more about volunteering with the American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter?
Are there basic qualifications one needs to have to be a Red Cross Volunteer?
How much time will I have to give when I start volunteering?
Will I be immediately sent out on a Disaster assignment?
How will I learn to do my volunteer assignment?
What if I think I am going to like a volunteer assignment, but it doesn't suit me?

How can I find out more about volunteering with the American Red Cross, Greater Cleveland Chapter?
The Office of Volunteer Personnel Services offers Volunteer Information Sessions during day or evening hours.
Back to Top

Are there basic qualifications one needs to have to be a Red Cross Volunteer?

The basic qualifications vary depending on the project, position, or department one chooses.

Some examples are:

Disaster Action Team Member - Needs to complete training requirements, have excellent oral and communication skills, and demonstrate a willingness to help individuals. You must have a valid driver’s license, no criminal conviction, and must be at least 18 years old.

Education & Training Volunteer Instructor - Needs to have the ability to organize materials and equipment and the ability to demonstrate basic skills. Experience in teaching is helpful, but not necessary. Interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse populations are necessary. A willingness to learn and a desire to teach American Red Cross first aid, water safety, and/or safety courses to the public are necessary. Current basic level course certification and fundamental instructor training are required.

Bloodmobile Volunteer - Needs to have legible handwriting, sufficient physical stamina to stand for long periods, and good customer services skills. Some positions in the Blood Services area are regulated which means you need to have required American Red Cross training to perform certain functions.

How much time will I have to give when I start volunteering?
You decide the amount of time that you are able to give to volunteering. There are a variety of different volunteer opportunities to fit your busy schedule. You can volunteer once a week, once a month or even once a year depending on the type of volunteer opportunity you choose.
Back to Top

Will I be immediately sent out on a Disaster assignment?
Local Red Cross Volunteers get experience by responding to disasters here in the Cleveland area. Once you have become knowledgeable in a particular area related to disaster response, you can become eligible to be put in the Disaster Services Human Resources system. This enables you to respond to disasters nationally
Back to Top

How will I learn to do my volunteer assignment?
Whatever volunteer opportunity you choose, you will receive proper training.
Back to Top

What if I think I am going to like a volunteer assignment, but it doesn't suit me?
The Office of Volunteer Personnel is designed as a resource for volunteers. If you don't like your particular volunteer assignment, the staff can assist you in finding a more appropriate volunteer assignment for you.
Back to Top