Volunteer in the Illinois Region
Volunteer in the Illinois 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 in the Illinois Region. The American Red Cross relies on volunteers to help us with our mission of relieving human suffering by preventing, preparing for and responding to emergencies.
Email: volunteerillinois@redcross.org
Phone: 312-729-6111
Need more information? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Page.
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.
The American Red Cross offers exceptional undergraduate and graduate college students internships at the Greater Chicago Region Chapter headquarters, and other selected cities throughout the chapter’s jurisdiction through our PrepaRED University Internship Program.