We are facing yet another extremely busy disaster season. 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. Free online training will be provided. Volunteers are asked to commit to multiple local shifts of 4-12 hours each. For those able to travel outside of their local area, a commitment of at least 14 consecutive days, working 8- or 12-hour shifts is required.
We also encourage you to explore some of our most-needed positions that you can start right away in your community.
Are you a calm and compassionate person who can work with individuals and families who are experiencing loss and uncertainty during a disaster?
Shelter Services volunteers support the day-to-day activities within a shelter, which can include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information and more. Before, during and/or after a disaster event, you'll work directly with shelter residents to ensure their basic needs are met and help them access additional services.
You’ll need to meet these important qualifications:
On average, the Red Cross responds to a disaster every 8 minutes. Some of them require us to set up and staff temporary disaster shelters. As a volunteer with shelter services, you will help create a safe and welcoming experience for our clients. Each volunteer shift you take is another opportunity to help people in their hour of greatest need.
Requirements
Support all the urgent humanitarian needs of the American Red Cross.