Each year, more than one million Americans work with the Red Cross as volunteers serving local community needs. Every day, Red Cross volunteers – your neighbors – provide a broad array of vital services to people in Louisiana.
Red Cross volunteers perform such critical services as helping victims of fires, floods, storms and other disasters; serving as a Red Cross representative at community health fairs; providing lifesaving training in CPR and water safety; and educating young adults about International Humanitarian Law and more. Others help the organization with office work, event planning, and much, much more.
Volunteers are a part of everything we do and there's a volunteer opportunity for everyone.
Red Cross "everyday heroes" come from all walks of life. Young, old and in-between, everyone has something special to offer ... including you.
Questions? If you have any issues registering or questions regarding volunteering, please contact our volunteer team at (800) 229-8191 ext. 3130. Our Volunteer FAQs that are listed below may also provide some assistance.
Already a Red Cross Volunteer? American Red Cross volunteers can access their profile, search opportunities and stay updated on happenings by logging into Volunteer Connection.
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.
Safety First!
Please note: Volunteers applying for in-person position assignments must be fully vaccinated. Instructions on providing information and supporting documentation of vaccination will be provided once you submit your application.
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.