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Disaster Preparedness Volunteer

Help Your Community Prepare for Disasters

Help Your Community Prepare for Disasters

Become a Disaster Preparedness Volunteer and help families meet the challenge. Become a Disaster Preparedness Volunteer and help families meet the challenge.

Urgent Need for Volunteers!

The Red Cross welcomes volunteers in all of our service areas. However, at this time, there are a few roles that need to be filled most urgently. If you are open to exploring those opportunities, please click the button below. 

Find Urgently Needed Volunteer Opportunities
In the aftermath of a disaster – from home fires to hurricanes and everything in between – you know that Red Cross volunteers will be there to help. But did you know that we also help families and communities prepare for emergencies before they happen?

Red Cross Disaster Preparedness Volunteers teach people how to reduce the risk of disaster, prepare to respond effectively, and cope with disasters when they happen. Sound interesting? We invite you to get involved! The skills you learn will enable you to help your own home and family, while you also help your wider community be more prepared and resilient.

Opportunities in your community may include:
 
  • Boots on the Ground positions to support our Home Fire Campaign, including conducting in-home smoke alarm installation and fire safety education visits        
  • Instructor/Presenter positions to deliver adult and youth education programs focused on preparedness, disasters and life-saving hands-only CPR

 

Note: the volunteer positions available to you will vary depending on your location and the needs of your local community. 

Ready to Make a Difference? Here's How to Get Started!
 
  1. Click "Find My Volunteer Opportunity" below
  2. Enter your zip code
  3. Use the filters to select “Boots on the Ground” or “Instructor/Presenter” to find preparedness volunteer opportunities
  4. Click on a position to view the full description - if it sounds interesting, click "Apply Now"

 

Completing our application should only take about 10 minutes. After we receive your application, a member of our team will get in touch to discuss your interests and availability.

Find My Volunteer Opportunity

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