Volunteer in the Alabama and Mississippi Region
Volunteer in the Alabama and Mississippi Region
Become a Volunteer Today
Become a Volunteer Today
Become a Volunteer Today
Become a Volunteer Today
Thank you for your interest in serving your neighbors across Alabama and Mississippi. The American Red Cross relies on volunteers to help us with our mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
We have a variety of volunteer opportunities in your local area. No matter your interests, skills, or schedule, you can make a significant contribution to your community and help people in their moments of greatest need. You may find your own life changed in the process.
More information and specific descriptions are available once you begin the volunteer application. Click on the application link below to get started! For questions or more information on volunteering with the American Red Cross, contact Volunteer Services at: Volunteer.alms@redcross.org.
Blood Collection Support: Join a lifesaving team to help support blood collections in your community. Click "Apply Now," then search for “Blood” or “Biomed” in the search bar to find positions.
Disaster Action Team: You can be part of a team that helps people who are forced from their homes due to fires, storms and other disasters. Click "Apply Now," then search for “DAT” or “Disaster Action Team” in the search bar to find positions.
Please note that positions will vary by location.
If you are already a Red Cross volunteer, log in to Volunteer Connection to access volunteer opportunities, sign up for shifts, log hours, or access local volunteering information.
Be part of over 100 years of service, dedication and compassion. Join the Team!
Rooted in over a century's tradition of service to the community, the American Red Cross is one of the country's most renowned humanitarian organizations. As the premier provider of disaster relief services, Red Cross volunteers mobilize and respond when communities have the greatest need. We are a team of dedicated volunteers and staff whose mission is to provide relief to victims of disaster regardless of scope.
From national and international disasters to local home fires, the American Red Cross is here to help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
Since its inception in 1881 by visionary leader Clara Barton, the American Red Cross has established volunteer led movement that provides impartial humanitarian relief to victims of disaster as guided by our Congressional Charter.
By becoming a Red Cross volunteer, empower not only yourself, but also your family and community to stand ready.
Our lines of service and programs include: Emergency Services, Health & Safety, Service to Armed Forces, International Services and Blood Services. Check out our lines of service and programs.
Across the country, down the street and around the world, the American Red Cross is where you are. With hundreds of locally supported chapters nationwide, more than 15 million people turn to the American Red Cross each year and volunteers are the lifeline for provision of these vital services. We strive to maintain a culture of inclusiveness. This means our volunteers work as staff to fulfill the mission of the Red Cross.
If you like to help people, you have come to the right place. Red Cross volunteers provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Your local Red Cross chapter can work with you to provide rewarding experiences, whatever your schedule. We need people will various backgrounds, talents and skill levels. And, if you need training, we'll provide it.
For more information on volunteering, contact your local Red Cross Volunteer Development Specialist, your local Red Cross Chapter, OR Get Started Online Now!
