Volunteer Opportunities in Kansas

Volunteer in the Kansas Region

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Volunteer Opportunities

Every day, Red Cross volunteers provide critical services like helping victims of disasters, staffing blood drives, supporting members of the military and their families, and providing lifesaving training. As a Red Cross volunteer, you'll network with others, strengthen your community, gain valuable experience and feel the gratification that comes with helping those who need it the most.

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.

Volunteers carry out 90% of the humanitarian work of the Red Cross.

American Red Cross volunteer Audrey Nguyen speaks with a client who is staying at a Red Cross shelter.

Volunteers Needed!

Learn about our highest-priority positions and how you can make a difference!

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.

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Local Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Kansas Region of the American Red Cross. Below are some of the many volunteer opportunities available with our organization.

Disaster Services - Respond to Disasters

Disaster Action Team Member: Be part of a team that helps respond to provide 24-hour immediate support and assistance to individuals and families who have been impacted by a home fire or other local disaster. 

Disaster Health Services Team: You can use your professional skills as a licensed healthcare provider to deliver hands-on care and education to shelter residents. Qualified licenses include RN, LPN, LVN, EMT, Paramedic, MD, DO, PA, NP, and APRN. 

Preparedness Presenter: Help people be prepared in your community by presenting to groups on the impact of disasters & teaching disaster preparedness information. 

Shelter Team Member: Support the day-to-day activities within a shelter which may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information or other vital areas within a shelter. 

Biomedical/Blood Services Department

Transportation Specialist: You will be the critical link between blood donors and blood recipients by delivering blood, platelets or other blood products to a hospital. Requires a driver’s license and motor vehicle background check. *Note: Available in the Tulsa OK, Wichita KS and Garden City KS Areas

Blood Donor Ambassador: Engage donors by greeting, registering, answering questions, providing information, and supporting them by restocking the refreshment table. *Note: Availability varies by county

Service to the Armed Forces - Support Military and Veteran Families

Casework: Provide support for military families & veterans. 

Veterans Administration (VA) Volunteer: Contribute to the quality of life provided by the VA health care system through volunteer positions provided at the local VA health care facility. 

Licensed Mental Health Professional: Facilitate Reconnection Workshop modules to military, veterans and their families in various community-based settings. 

Volunteer Services

Community Outreach Volunteer: Help make community connections and help recruit new volunteers for general and specific volunteer opportunities.  Assist in researching outreach events, fairs and community groups to set up recruitment presentations and community engagement events where communities learn about Red Cross services and volunteering with Red Cross.   

Volunteer Screener: Screeners use their understanding of the volunteer and match it with the needs of the organization, connecting volunteers with positions for which they are both interested and well suited.

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Volunteer FAQ

Q. How do I become an American Red Cross volunteer?  

A. The first step to becoming a Red Cross volunteer is to apply  using our volunteer management system Volunteer Connection. You will be required to create a profile which takes less than 5 minutes and submit your volunteer application through the system. You will also be required to submit a background check. Upon receipt of your background check and application, you will be contacted by a recruiter to discuss next steps. 

Q. How old must I be to volunteer with the American Red Cross?

A. To volunteer with disaster services, you must be 18 years old. A variety of opportunities may be available for Youth Volunteers under the age of 18. Please contact your local chapter for more information. 

Q. How do I choose which volunteer opportunity is right for me?

A. Once you have completed the application process and background check, you will be sent a screening survey to identify the best volunteer opportunity for you, or you can reach out directly to speak to a screening team member to discuss availability volunteer opportunities. 

Volunteer in the Kansas Region

Volunteer in the Kansas Region