Red Cross Clubs are officially recognized clubs on school campuses and throughout the community led by middle school, high school and college students who wish to serve as volunteers of the American Red Cross. Clubs participate in a variety of activities such as service projects and leadership training by planning events at their own schools and participating in Chapter sponsored activities.

Students in Red Cross Clubs and Youth Corps organize fundraisers for a variety of Red Cross initiatives including disasters and overall youth programming. Red Cross Clubs and Youth Corps help the American Red Cross by building awareness, hosting blood drives, promoting Red Cross programs, and much more!

Being a Red Cross Club or Youth Corps member builds character and provides the tools and experience needed for attaining strong leadership, communication and community service skills. Additionally, Club and Youth Corps members are encouraged to become permanent volunteers of the American Red Cross as they grow within the organization and take on increasing levels of responsibility.

1) Apply to Join a Youth Corps or a Red Cross Club Near You!
Complete your volunteer application online and create your Volunteer Connection login. Once you submit an application, you will receive an email with a link to activate your Volunteer Connection account and view your remaining prospective volunteer steps.

Youth Corps Membership is open to all youth aged 13-18 – if there is a participating Red Cross Club at your High School, please apply directly with the school Red Cross Club. If your school isn’t listed, please apply directly with the Youth Corps.

2) Get Consent From Your Parent or Guardian

Parent or guardian consent is mandatory for all Red Cross Youth Corps and Red Cross Club members aged 13-17. Once you have submitted an application, an email will be sent to your parent or guardian to consent to your participation and to accept terms and conditions for Red Cross volunteering.

3) Come to a Youth Meeting or Service Event!

See below for a full calendar of youth events, District General Meetings, and other happenings in the Los Angeles County. Login to Volunteer Connection to register for events.

Take action now and join your school’s Red Cross Club or start one if your school doesn’t have one yet. All of our clubs were started by youth just like you!

Through hundreds of Red Cross clubs across the country, youth and young adult volunteers support the American Red Cross mission to prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Red Cross clubs are an extension of the local Red Cross providing students opportunities for training, leadership development, and the ability to choose activities that address their community’s greatest needs. Red Cross Clubs empower students and faculty with Red Cross knowledge and life-saving skills to help prepare their schools and communities to respond to emergencies.

Each Red Cross Club Registration must be renewed annually in September. To start or renew a Red Cross Club your club must meet the minimum requirements and submit a Club Constitution.

You must be a Red Cross Youth Volunteer to start a new Red Cross Club. To get started, join a Youth Corps in your area, connect with your Club Liaison Officer, and register your club!

The Youth Executive Board of the American Red Cross is the highest local volunteer leadership opportunity for Red Cross youth in the Los Angeles Region. Executive Officers plan and implement projects and programs that serve the needs of their community through service, education, and leadership. Officers inspire youth volunteerism in the local Red Cross and surrounding schools and communities.

Youth Corps are led by Executive Boards, consisting of a President and seven officers. E-Boarders are elected annually, for one-year appointment. Applications are open to all Club and Youth Corps Members. Interviews are held in April and appointments for the following school year are made in May.

The American Red Cross National Youth Council (NYC) is a group of thirteen youth members and two adult advisors who nationally represent and serve the youth volunteers of the American Red Cross. Drawing upon the creativity, dedication, and energy of youth, the National Youth Council seeks to promote young volunteers as an organizational resource. The Council is supported by and works closely with the Youth and Young Adults team of Volunteer Services at National Headquarters.

To apply, volunteers must be between the ages 16-24 and have at least two years of experience with the Red Cross on a local level. Applications are open annually in April.

In addition to the above opportunities, youth are also welcome to serve as Documenters in our Sound the Alarm home fire prevention campaign (13+), or as Blood Donor Ambassadors (16+).