Volunteer Opportunities

Respond to single-family disasters, such as fires, and render on scene assistance to emergency relief workers and provide for the immediate needs of the family such as food, shelter, clothing, immediate medical needs, and baby needs. Volunteers work as a team with two people being on call together. In Eau Claire , Chippewa, and Dunn counties, volunteers are on call 1 - 2 weeks per quarter responding on evenings, weekends, and holidays. In other counties, volunteers have a chapter furnished "run kit" in their homes and are called when a disaster occurs in their area. A valid drivers license is required.

Community Disaster Education Presenter

Educate your neighbors in how to prepare for and respond to disasters and other emergencies. Present Masters of Disaster preparedness curriculum and other Red Cross materials to schools and/or groups. A great fit for educators or marketers.

COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY

Social Media

Do you Tweet, Facebook, Post, or Blog? If you enjoy all of these you can help the Red Cross inform the public about disaster response, events, volunteer opportunities, and more with Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, or others. Requires flexibility to post messages at various times of day or night, familarity with various social medias, and excellent communication skills. Involves frequent contact with Red Cross staff and volunteers.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Health and Safety Instructor

Teach individuals, community groups, and businesses lifesaving skills in CPR, First Aid, and Babysitting. Also need instructors for Basic Aid Training, First Aid for Children Today, and Water Safety.

SPECIAL EVENTS & FUNDRAISING

Friend Raiser

Contact donors and volunteers by phone just to say "Thank You!" A great opportunity for someone who needs a flexible schedule.

Special Events Organizer/Staff

Are you willing to help at an event? Have you ever organized a party? Use your skills to organize or even develop a special event! Your work will help raise funds for use in your community! Opportunities include organizing recognition and fund raising events, participating in community parades, staffing First Aid/Comfort stations at fairs and festivals. Be the face of the American Red Cross in your community!

Fundraising Helper

The American Red Cross operates solely on donations from the community! Prepare your community for the small and large disasters through fund raising!

ADMINISTRATION

Data Entry

Use your data entry talents to update records and improve our ability to respond to disasters in your community.

Receptionist

Answer phones and greet people with a friendly smile as they come into the office. You may also assist with mailings, data entry, and other small projects while at the front desk. Opportunities in Altoona, Chippewa Falls (morning), Menomonie (morning), Rice Lake, River Falls, and Hayward.

Office Assistant

Use your time to help your community prepare for large and small disasters! We need help with filing, file clean up, mailings, and other office work. Opportunities in Altoona, Chippewa Falls (morning), Menomonie (morning), River Falls, and Rice Lake.

BLOOD SERVICES

Assist Blood Donors!

Greet donors as they enter the Donor Services site in Eau Claire or serve refreshments after they have donated blood.

Organize A Blood Drive!

Gather your friends, family, and co-workers together to donate life saving blood. Organize a community or work place blood drive.

All disaster response training is supplied free of charge.

For more information contact Linda , (715) 834-4182 x109 or 1-800-261-4182 X 109