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"Only a life lived for others
is a life worth while."

~Albert Einstein~

Calling all Youth Leaders! The Red Cross is looking for inspired young people to lead the youth generation into the volunteer movement. Youth are a critical component in solving the problems of our communities. If you're not afraid to become a catalyst of change in your community or school, take a look at our volunteer opportunities below. And, if you have another idea for a volunteer position, email us.

 
Volunteer Opportunities for youth 14 and up
(13 and younger, click here for ways you can get involved)
Emergency:
  • Community Disaster Education Presenter- Provide presentations using Red Cross Disaster preparedness materials. Excellent communication skills required. Materials and limited training provided.
  • Disaster Action Team Member- Respond to local disasters such as fires within two hours of notification. Extensive basic training (18 hours) provided. Volunteers must be at least 16 for field work.
Health:
  • Instructor Aide - Assist CPR and First Aid Instructors in teaching community classes. CPR and First Aid training provided.
  • Instructor - Conduct community Health and Safety courses. Teach six courses a year, and the training is free. Volunteers must be 17.
Leadership:
  • Leadership Camp Counselor - Apply to be a Counselor for our week-long summer Leadership Camp. F Leadership Trainer- Lead training sessions to area youth about how to be an effective leader.
  • Red Cross Club/ Corps - Lead or join a Red Cross service club at your high school or college.

Blood:

  • Greeter- Greet and register donors when they arrive at the donor site.
  • Canteen- Serve snacks to donors and replenish refreshment table.
  • Containers- Assist nursing staff in preparing blood containers for donors.
  Special Events:
  • Special Events Coordinator- Help organize a local Red Cross recognition or fundraising event.
  • Fred Cross Mascot- Entertain crowds at various Red Cross events in the Fred Cross costume.
  International:
  • English Club- Help refugee families settle into American culture, and teach them English.
  • Heads Up! - Volunteer in an after-school program helping refugee children be safe and learn soccer.
  Holocaust:
  • Tracing Specialist - Assist tracing specialists in the Holocaust and War Victim Tracing and Information Center. Due to the sensitivity of this work, volunteers must be 17.
  • Translator - Join a Red Cross language bank and help translate different languages.

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