Volunteer Opportunities in the Central Appalachia Region

Volunteer with the Central Appalachia Region

Become a Volunteer Today

Become A Volunteer Today

By volunteering with the American Red Cross, you’ll join a worldwide movement dedicated to alleviating human suffering in the face of emergencies. Whether you’re in career transition, a student looking for experience, work full-time, are retired, or have a few extra hours, you too can make a difference and save lives.

Biomedical Services

Blood Donor Ambassador: Engage blood donors by greeting, registering, answering questions, providing information, and supporting them through the recovery process at the refreshments table.

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Disaster Cycle Services

Disaster Action Team: Be a part of the team that responds to those affected by disasters such as home fires.

Disaster Recovery Caseworker: Guide those impacted by disasters on their path to recovery by providing resources and support.

Disaster Health Services: Use your licensed healthcare professional skills to meet the healthcare related needs of those impacted by disasters. *Note: Qualified licenses include RN, LPN, LVN, EMT, Paramedic, MD, DO, PA, NP, and APRN

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Service to the Armed Forces

Hero Care Network Caseworker: Ensure military families’ needs are met when faced with emergencies.

Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service: Support veterans at local VA health care facilities. You can be a greeter, patient visitor, front desk support and other duties as needed.

Workshop Facilitator: Facilitate workshops for military, veterans and their families designed to teach communication and coping skills. *Note: Requires master’s level mental health degree

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Check out the following videos to learn about a few of the many volunteer opportunities available with the Red Cross!

More Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Services

Recruitment Volunteer: 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.

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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Operations

Administration Assistant: Support the Red Cross by performing administrative duties to support a specific team, department, or territory.

Facilities Volunteer: Assist with basic facilities projects at the local Red Cross Unit.

Fleet Volunteer: Help coordinate the scheduling, utilization, maintenance and documentation, of American Red Cross vehicles to ensure the organization has a fully operational and deployable fleet.

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Contact Us

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact one of our Volunteer Recruitment Team Members:

Katie Thompson, Senior Volunteer Recruitment Specialist: (304) 962-7488

Julie Ullom, Volunteer Recruitment Specialist: (304) 943-9252