Volunteer Opportunities From: Engage Rockhurst

Every day people are forced from their home due to disasters. Single and multi-family home fires account for 90% of disaster responses for the American Red Cross. Compassionate and committed Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteers help those families affected.

Respond by phone to families affected by home fires, flooding or other local disasters to provide resources, comfort and hope.

Be the beacon of hope to families who are likely having the worst day of their lives.

What’s Needed

18 years or older with a valid United States driver’s license Training provided both online courses and shadow virtually with experienced volunteers​​​​​​​ Computer with internet and a smart phone On call shifts available

  What Our Volunteers Are Saying

"I’m retired and was looking for a way to help in my local community. I love that I found the Red Cross because being able to help someone in one of their greatest times of need is a feeling like no other." ~Charlie V. “I watched the Red Cross help my Mom when she had a house fire and I knew I wanted to help giveback anyway I could. Now I am able to pay it forward for my Mom and our family.”  ~Laqueesha J. “I may not have money to give, but I have time.” ~Taylor W. “It’s a wonderful feeling being able to help someone affected by a home fire, who literally, may only have the clothes on their back." ~Julie M.

How to get started

· Complete the online application at www.redcross.org/volunteer

· Or for any questions or to schedule a personal volunteer consultation contact: Maggie Raynolds Text/Call  816-826-8392 margaret.raynolds@redccross.org

Be a life saver and transport life-saving blood products from the American Red Cross Biomed testing facility at 8053 Bond Street, Lenexa, KS  66214 using American Red Cross vans.

Deliver life-saving blood products to patients in need using small Red Cross vans.

Requirements

18 years or older with a valid United States driver’s license Safe driving record Able to lift boxes of up to 45 pounds a short distance Training provided both online courses and hands on with experienced volunteers​​​​​​​ Flexible shifts available

 What Our Volunteers Are Saying

“When I know there’s a person on the other end waiting for the blood I’m delivering, there’s no feeling like it.” ~David W. “I may not have money to give, but I have time.” ~Taylor W. “I love being able to pick and choose the times to volunteer. The flexibility makes it so easy.” ~Charles T. “I was originally concerned about the lifting since I’m a woman, but I was taught the right way. I absolutely love the feeling of giving back. ~Jean A.

How to get started

· Complete the online application at www.redcross.org/volunteer

· Or for any questions or to schedule a personal volunteer consultation contact: Maggie Raynolds Text/Call  816-826-8392 margaret.raynolds@redccross.org

Schedule a phone consultation: www.calendly.com/mraynolds

Do you love interacting with people and want to make a direct impact in your community? The American Red Cross has a high priority need for Blood Donor Ambassadors to continue delivering services to our communities.

Blood drives with volunteers are more successful, run smoother, and collect more blood. This means more birthday parties, more anniversaries, more graduations, and all those celebrations and happy moments in people’s lives...because of you!

The best part? You pick your locations and shifts.

TO GET STARTED AS A VOLUNTEER, CLICK HERE

What Is It?

You would help to provide a warm and friendly greeting to our blood donors. As you welcome them, you will assist with reception and hospitality to enhance the blood donor experience.

Must be 16 years or older

Opportunity for you to:

Receive community service hours Be in a safe environment helping your community Gain valuable training and experience while providing an invaluable service to your community Network and meet new people Develop customer service skills that will last a lifetime Be part of the most respected world-wide organizations Meet some incredible people...our blood donors and staff

 

How to get started

· Complete the online application at www.redcross.org/volunteer

· Or for any questions or to schedule a personal volunteer consultation contact: Maggie Raynolds Text/Call  816-826-8392 margaret.raynolds@redccross.org

What Our Volunteers Are Saying

"When I needed blood during my cancer treatment, the Red Cross was there for me. I’m so happy to be able to give back by volunteering and thanking blood donors now that I’m recovered." ~Jackie P. "I may not have money to give, but I have time." ~Taylor W. "I can no longer donate blood, but this is a way I can help those who do donate." ~Steve J.

Do you like to talk with people on the phone and find yourself trying to solve problems when you know someone needs help? Then be part of the team that works to provide assistance to families and individuals after being affected by a disaster.

Work with the families to develop recovery plans, accessing the full range of community and government resources, advocacy, and problem-solving. Help these families bridge the gap between what they can accomplish on their own and what is necessary to allow them to move through the recovery process.

Primary responsibilities:

· Provide recovery support to disaster clients
· Conduct initial client interviews by phone
· Assess qualifications for direct client assistance
· Follow-up casework to guide the client through the recovery process
· Provide information or referrals to other community resources

Requirements

· 18 years or older
· Valid United States driver’s license
· Training provided both online courses and hands-on with experienced volunteers
· Virtual opportunity – a computer with internet service and a phone needed
· Online application (see below for instructions)

What Our Volunteers Are Saying

· "Since retiring, I’ve missed the client interaction. So this is so helpful to both have social interaction and being able to use my skills as a social worker.” ~Julia F.

· “As a student, this is such great hands-on experience in helping people through a difficult time in their life" ~Rianna D.

· “It’s so satisfying knowing you can help someone on to the road to recovery after such a traumatic event." ~Caitlin B.

· “I may not have money to give, but I have time.” ~Taylor W.

How to get started

· Complete the online application at www.redcross.org/volunteer

· Or for any questions or to schedule a personal volunteer consultation contact: Maggie Raynolds Text/Call  816-826-8392 margaret.raynolds@redccross.org

Volunteer Services Community Outreach:

Do you like to be out in the community talking with people? Want to help share the Red Cross story? Help with various activities such as community fairs/events as well as connecting with local groups to help bring community awareness to others.

Great opportunity to meet some incredible people, attend local community events, hang flyers around the area and advocate for the American Red Cross

How to get started

· Complete the online application at www.redcross.org/volunteer

· Or for any questions or to schedule a personal volunteer consultation contact: Maggie Raynolds Text/Call  816-826-8392 margaret.raynolds@redccross.org