Ready to make a real impact? As a One Red Cross volunteer, you’ll support blood drives, assist during disasters, and promote safety in your local community. This critical volunteer role lets you directly help those in need, while building strength in your community.
P.O Box 5194
Harrisburg, PA 17110
The Red Cross is here for you. Please call us 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) - 24 hours a day.
Information on blood drives, blood donation appointments as well as your personal blood donor account can be found on our Red Cross Blood website (click the link below). You may also call us 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
We provide help for members of the military, veterans and their families to prepare for, cope with and respond to the challenges of military service. Call 1-877-272-7337 (24 hours a day) or click below to learn more.
The Red Cross offers classes in: CPR, first aid, lifeguarding, learn to swim, water safety and more. Click below to learn more.
For questions about classes or certification cards you may also call: 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Your donation powers the Red Cross response to an average of more than 60,000 disasters every year nationwide, providing shelter, food, emotional support and other necessities to those affected. By making a charitable donation to the Red Cross, you are there for millions of people who face emergencies every year and help as they rebuild their lives.
If you’re passionate about helping people and looking for a volunteer opportunity with a visionary humanitarian organization, you can make a difference with the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania. Adults and teenagers (aged 15-17) are encouraged to apply and engage in meaningful opportunities for education, training and community service.
The Red Cross actively supports fundraising on many popular platforms - whether you use Facebook, Instagram, or prefer to live stream, we have the resources to get you started!
Laura Burke
Laura Burke is the Executive Director of the American Red Cross Central Pennsylvania Chapter, which is based in Harrisburg and covers Adams, Centre, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Mifflin, Perry and York counties.
Burke comes to the Red Cross with strong skills and experience in fundraising, sales and partnership/relationship management in both the corporate and nonprofit worlds. Prior to the Red Cross, she held a progression of significant roles in Washington D.C. and the Central Pennsylvania area in the hospitality, corporate and nonprofit industry. Burke has a Bachelor of Science degree from The Pennsylvania State University and a Masters of Business Administration degree from West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
