The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers. Red Cross volunteers work directly with people, serve on the Board of Directors and provide behind the scene support.
Become a Red Cross volunteer today! Over a million Americans serve as Red Cross volunteers meeting local community needs. These needs include:
- helping people in emergencies
- providing half the nation's blood supply
- teaching first aid and CPR courses
- delivering emergency messages to members of the military
- and many more
As a volunteer of the Red Cross, you will be provided with the opportunity to utilize your talents, or provide training to help your local community. For further information see the list of ways you can get involved at your local chapter today.
Chapter Needs and Activities:
MEMBER OF FUNDRAISING COMMITTEES:
Online Auction Committee – solicit donations to sell on on-line auction
Golf Event Committee– in May – a variety of tasks to accomplish – one does not have to play golf to help
Everyday Hero Committee – solicit sponsorships
Avenue of the Arts Committee – solicit sponsorships and other general tasks
Outback Luncheon – Sell tickets, solicit contributions for drawings
Ride for the Red – establish a new fundraiser within the motorcycle audience –
(Details to be provided)
BLOOD SERVICES:
Volunteers needed for Registration and Canteen @ blood drives
Committee Members
Grant Research/Writer
Volunteer callers needed to call donors asking them to donate
HEALTH & SAFETY
CPR Saturday
Be Red Cross Ready Kids Camp
Red Cross Swim-A-Cross Fundraiser
Instructors (First Aid/CPR/AED, Bloodborne Pathogens, Babysitter’s, Caregivers, etc.)
LMS data entry
Community Presenter
Grants Researcher/Writer
Youth Program Coordinator (Preparedness Passport, Scrubby Bear, WHALE tales, etc.)
WEB SITE ASSISTANT
Take pictures of volunteers, Board and staff and collect bios for web site. Organize on the Server for easy access
The chapter has a volunteer updating our web site as needed
GENERAL OFFICE ASSISTANCE
Answer phones, take messages, sign people up for classes
Help write volunteer job descriptions (much is on Crossnet)
Clerical help – needs to be computer knowledgeable (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays
Photocopying
Large mailing assistance when needed
DISASTER SERVICES
Establish a library of forms, policies, procedures, etc. (other than DSHR)
Disaster Education Presentations
Marketing
Committees
Grant Research/Writing
Organization and Operation of Mock Drills
Safety Town (Details to come)
ESTABLISH A SPEAKERS BUREAU
Need a qualified chair to recruit and train individuals to go out to schools, service clubs and other organizations to talk about the preparedness and other ARC mission related services
VOLUNTEER & YOUTH SERVICES
Volunteer Director Needed to recruit, train and recognize our volunteers
Health and Community Events Coordinator
Youth Coordinator to work with high school youth clubs
Data entry volunteer needed to input hours into ATLAS
Applications are always accepted. Download forms here: 
VOLUNTEER OF THE QUARTER!
Volunteer of the Quarter is...Theresa Dark of Disaster Services. We would like to thank her for all of the dedication and hard work she has done for the South Central Michigan Red Cross, we could not do it without you!! Thank you.
See this years Volunteer Award winners!
Internships ...
If you're a student or recent graduate interested in volunteering for the American Red Cross, the South Central Michigan Chapter has internships available in marketing, Health & Safety, Emergency Services and Administrative Assistance.
All internships are unpaid positions and you must be willing to spend 21 hours a week for at least 12 weeks.
For more information, call 517-782-9486.
3425 Francis St. Jackson, MI 49203 517-782-9486 or 1-888-782-9322
