Become a Volunteer
Your time and talent can make a real difference in people's lives.
During large disasters, you can support the day-to-day activities within a shelter which may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information, or other areas within a shelter.
If the need arises, volunteers who travel outside of their local area are asked to commit to at least 14 consecutive days, working 8- or 12-hour shifts (Volunteers who volunteer locally are asked to commit to multiple local shifts of 4-12 hours each)
Free training is provided. Travel, lodging and meals are provided for deployed workers.
During large disasters, 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, APRN. Only RNs have full scope of practice.
If the need arises, volunteers who travel outside of their local area are asked to commit to at least 10 consecutive days, working 8- or 12-hour shifts. (Volunteers who volunteer locally are asked to commit to multiple local shifts of 4-12 hours each)
Free training is provided and can count towards nursing continuing education units. Travel, lodging and meals are provided for deployed workers.
Discover the role that's right for you and join us today!
Volunteers help respond to an average of more than 60,000 disasters every year
More than 25,000 volunteers support Red Cross Blood Services
More than 15,000 nurses & nursing students volunteer
25% of volunteers are aged 24 or younger
Support all the urgent humanitarian needs of the American Red Cross.
