Volunteer with the Central Florida Region
Volunteer with the Central Florida Region
Become a Volunteer Today
Become a Volunteer Today
Become a Volunteer Today
Become a Volunteer Today
Guided by our mission, volunteers define, direct, and deliver critical services to families in need every day. Join us and use your talents to support disaster survivors, teach children and families to save lives, or assist our military members and their families in times of crisis. Through all of our programs, Red Cross volunteers help change the lives of tens of thousands local residents each year.
Shelter Services: Make sure families don't face tough times alone by supporting shelter efforts this disaster season. Click "Apply Now," then search for “Shelter” 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.
Emergency Services volunteers provide relief assistance to those affected by disasters. As an Emergency Services volunteer, you can be on call to support late-breaking emergencies, manage a volunteer team or lead a program in Emergency Services.
Large-scale natural disasters are not the only hazards that exist. The American Red Cross also works to promote health and safety for everyone. Volunteer opportunities in administrative support and course /classroom preparation are available. To become a CPR, First Aid, or AED Instructor, volunteers must take the Lay Responder Instructor course to receive certification.
Along with the dedication of our volunteers, the Red Cross depends on donations from thousands of individuals, businesses, foundations and organizations to provide relief to those who need it most. By volunteering with the Development team, individuals can assist in maintaining positive donor relations, research prospective donors, and provide office support.
We live in a digital world where information is just a smart phone away. Volunteers can assist the Red Cross with content creation for a variety of platforms, writing stories, taking photos or videos, and local media relations. To keep up with the ever-changing world, there is a great need for volunteers to take advantage of new technologies and utilize diverse forms of social media to captivate a larger audience.
Volunteers make up the majority of the work force of the Red Cross. Managing Volunteers is an essential part of maintaining our services to the community. Some of the tasks you can participate in include recruiting new members, volunteer data management, mentoring youth clubs, and participating in community outreach events.
A disaster can strike at any moment. The Central Florida Region faces the possibility of home fires, wildfires, flash floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and heat emergencies among others. Our Preparedness Education program provides neighborhood groups, community agencies and businesses with disaster preparedness presentations, materials and workshops. We help increase public awareness by helping the community prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
Extending from the legacy of Clara Barton, the American Red Cross continues to offer communication services to those who are serving the country and their family members back home. In addition to working with local families and emergency communication, volunteers are responsible for promoting the SAF program and creating partnerships with other non profits that support military families.
Support Services is looking for volunteers with professional skills, such as data entry, computer skills and customer service, to support the executive positions. In addition, Support Services volunteers would be responsible for maintaining the front desk, answering phones, etc. These volunteer opportunities require specialized skills, and like many American Red Cross volunteer opportunities, they are a great résumé booster.
Working with a school advisor and local chapters, club members participate in Red Cross service projects that impact their community and the world. They offer student members many new opportunities for self-development and the ability to choose activities that will address the community’s greatest needs. Check out what youth volunteers are achieving at www.redcrossyouth.org.
To learn more about high school and college clubs, or specific opportunities available for youth, please email CentralFloridaVolunteer@redcross.org.