Volunteers carry out 90% of the humanitarian work of the Red Cross. Whether helping one displaced family or thousands, providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran, or teaching others how to respond in emergencies, it’s through the efforts of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things.
Smoke alarms save lives! Volunteers are needed to help install free smoke alarms and provide home fire safety information at Sound the Alarm events in communities across SoCal. All training is provided. One day of your life can change someone else's forever!
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For more information about volunteering in San Diego or Imperial Counties, please contact John Steinberger at john.steinberger2@redcross.org or call (760) 220-5361.
For more information on youth opportunities in Orange County, please contact Karla Legorreta at karla.legorreta@redcross.org or (714) 380-7263.
For more information about youth opportunities in Riverside County, please contact Chris Fielder at christopher.fielder@redcross.org or call (951) 264-7730.
For more information about youth opportunities in San Bernardino County, please contact Juana Zapata at juana.zapata@redcross.org or call (951) 205-6689.
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.