Volunteers carry out 90% of the humanitarian work of the Red Cross.
By volunteering with the American Red Cross in Northern Ohio, you will be the “hands and heart” of our mission by alleviating human suffering in the face of emergencies. Volunteers assist individuals with comfort, care, and hope in the community, leading the Red Cross mission in preparedness, response and recovery and helping residents affected by fires, floods, storms, other disasters. You can also make a significant contribution staffing a blood drive, transporting lifesaving blood collection and deliveries, and supporting members of the military and their family.
To contact Northern Ohio Volunteer Services, please email NEOvolunteer@redcross.org.
Red Cross Club Member: Fulfill the core purpose of a Red Cross Club by developing and organizing at least three American Red Cross mission-driven activities during the school year that support local and national American Red Cross initiatives. You’ll help plan and implement projects that save lives, from blood drives to disaster preparedness education. Students interested in the Red Cross Club Member volunteer opportunity will need to start a Red Cross Club at their school if one isn’t currently operating. To learn more about starting a Red Cross Club at your school, or the Red Cross Clubs affiliated with the Northern Ohio Region, please contact Volunteer Services Engagement Specialist, Kelsey Jeffery at kelsey.jeffery@redcross.org
Youth Mission Advocate: Plan and implement at least one Red Cross activity to support the Red Cross mission and make a difference in your community.
International Law Youth Action Campaign Advocate: Supports the Regional Service to the Armed Forces department to raise awareness and promote the values of International Humanitarian Law in your community.
Youth Corps Blood Donor Ambassador: Volunteers, ages 13-24, join the Red Cross as a Donor Ambassador volunteer, committing to volunteer service over the summer months or other school breaks. *Opportunity currently available seasonally, May-August.
Academic Service-Learning Volunteer: Colleges and other academic programs partner with the Red Cross to foster an environment where students learn about themselves and the community by taking action through volunteer service. In Northern Ohio, AS-L volunteers support blood drives and Event Based volunteer opportunities, such as the Disaster Preparedness Home Fire Campaign.
Information for Educators
If you are a faculty member or administrator of a college or university and are interested in partnering with the Red Cross Northern Ohio Region to provide Academic Service-Learning volunteer opportunities for your students, please email us and provide the name of your academic organization and location(s).
Students seeking AS-L volunteer service, please contact your school and request a faculty member or administrator contact Red Cross Northern Ohio Volunteer Services to explore partnership opportunities. AS-L volunteers must be affiliated with an academic institution to participate.
To learn more about Youth and Young Adult volunteer opportunities in Northern Ohio, please contact Volunteer Services Engagement Specialist, Kelsey Jeffery at kelsey.jeffery@redcross.org
If you are already a Red Cross volunteer, please log in to Volunteer Connection to explore other volunteer opportunities, sign up for shifts, record volunteer hours, or view local volunteer engagement information.
Need more information? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Page.
