The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region is made up of more than 2,000 youth volunteers. Through one or more of our programs, volunteers fundraise, learn leadership skills and ultimately work to serve the Red Cross mission. We offer further local leadership opportunities through our unique Youth Corps Program. Each year, 40 Youth Corps Executive Officers across our six chapters lead and organize local and regional activities for our region’s youth.
The Youth & Young Adult Services is a multi-faceted program for youth and young adults from 13 to 24 years of age. Youth programs offer many activities and courses that help build character and provide the necessary tools and experiences needed for leadership and service.
New youth volunteers must register online, and for those under the age of 18, consent must be given from their parent or guardian before starting a Red Cross journey.
The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region is divided into five chapters; Northern Valleys, San Gabriel & Pomona Valley, Western Los Angeles, Long Beach & South Bay, and Metro and Southeast LA.
Students can join their local Youth Corps through their school’s Red Cross Club.
1) Apply to your local Youth Corps or a Red Cross Club
Select your Youth Corp/Red Cross club below 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.
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) Start registering and attending youth events!
Once your application is approved, you can log into your Volunteer Connection account and begin registering for youth events, District General Meetings, and other happenings in the Los Angeles Region. You can view all available events on the Youth Services Calendar.
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.
Baldwin High School
Volunteer Connection is the management system that the American Red Cross uses. With a VCN account you are able to:
To learn your way around VCN, how to log hours, and how to sign up for events, check out our Volunteer Connection Guide.
For any VCN issues, questions, or other inquires, contact your regions Youth Coordinator.
Kaden Espino, Youth Coordinator | Kaden.espino@redcross.org
Angelique Torres - arleneangelique.torr@redcross.org
Matthew Martinez - matthew.martinez@redcross.org
