What is it like to volunteer with the Red Cross?

I am a retired RN who recently got involved with Red Cross after years of inactivity due to the demands of the job. I teach First Aid classes, assist families after disasters or home fires, do administrative work at my home which is quite a ways away from the local chapter. I'm always open to new things to help with. read more

I have been a volunteer with the Danish Red Cross for almost 4 years now. I am team leader with the Red Cross first aid responders. We are hired for for concerts, sports events and the like and provide first aid services to the public. read more

Volunteers carry out over 90% of the humanitarian work of the Red Cross. Our vital work is only possible because of people like you. Whether helping one displaced family or thousands, providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran, or teaching others how to respond in emergencies, it’s through the efforts of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things. read more

As you know, Red Cross is a volunteering organization that is known worldwide. By volunteering in Red Cross, it opened my eyes to new things. I also learned the basics of CPR on one of the days. read more

90% of Red Cross disaster relief workers are volunteers New Volunteer Applicants Take an in-depth look at American Red Cross history, mission, vision and values in this self-guided module. read more