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Review the Volunteer Opportunities below to learn more about the activities that require the your assistance as our volunteers. For information on becoming a volunteer, click here.
If you would like to speak with someone in Volunteer Services, call 404-575-3730, option 4; or to send an e-mail, click here.
Volunteers are needed in Fulton, Gwinnett, Fayette,
Clayton, Henry, Butts, DeKalb, Rockdale, Newton, Cobb, Cherokee, Paulding,
Douglas, Carroll and Haralson, counties.
Disaster Volunteers
Volunteers who respond to disasters such as floods,
tornadoes and hurricanes; as well as, house and apartment fires.
The impact to the victim is the same in either type or size of disaster;
although, the scope may be different. It is very satisfying to
meet the immediate disaster needs; such as, shelter, food and clothing, in
either situation. There are also auxillary roles available to
support our disaster response such as casework, emergency vehicle maintenance,
disaster training, disaster publications, etc.
Office Hour Volunteers Time
Commitment:
Office
Hour volunteers provide assistance during office hours Monday-Friday,
8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at least 2 hours per week. Volunteers may choose
to schedule time at the District Office or be on-call to respond as disasters
occur.
After Hour Volunteers Time
Commitment: After Hour volunteers are assigned to a
rotating “on call” schedule to assist disaster clients after hours, on
weekends and on holidays. Volunteering in this capacity has a time
requirement of coverage during the hours of 4:30 p.m. to 8:15 a.m. during the
on-call period.
Disaster Health and Mental
Health Volunteers
Medical personnel are needed to assess health needs
of disaster clients and to assist them in obtaining necessary health equipment,
supplies, and/or medications. They also protect the health and
safety of disaster workers. Mental health workers are needed for
emotional support and to offer grief counseling when needed to disaster
clients. They also support volunteers in dealing with the
aftermath of disasters. Skills: Must have Georgia
license as RN, LPN, EMT, PA, MD, or valid Georgia Mental Health License.
Training: In addition to training for general disaster
response, specialized training is needed. Time Commitment:
Volunteer availability and time commitment is flexible.
Administrative
Volunteers
Volunteers available during office hours
(Monday-Friday, 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) are needed in various district offices and
headquarters departments. Volunteers will assist with
administrative projects such as customer service, computer work, filing,
organizing special projects, and more. Skills:
organizational skills needed, customer service skills, computer skills a
plus. Training: Volunteers will be trained on all
aspects at onset of placement; all on the job training. Time
Commitment: varies by location from 4 hours per week to 10 hours per
week.
Blood Services
Volunteers
There are several types of volunteer
opportunities within the Blood Services department. Volunteers can
be involved in promoting public awareness regarding the need for blood
donations, assisting with administrative duties, greeting donors at blood
drives, or monitoring donors for any reaction signs. If you are
interested in learning more about Blood Services opportunities, please contact
Catherine Andrews and/or Monica Kirkwood, Volunteer Recruiters at
(770) 852-4141 or 4142.
Facilitators/Presenters
Volunteers make presentations about specific Red
Cross messages. You may choose to educate the public about health
and safety, preventing and preparing for disasters and/or telling the Red Cross
story. Some week day availability may be needed.
Skills: This is an ideal opportunity for people comfortable
with public speaking. Training will be provided.
Time Commitment:
Flexible.
Service to the Armed Forces
Volunteers speak to groups of Armed Forces
personnel and their families prior to active duty deployments to educate them
about Red Cross emergency services. Volunteers will provide vital
instruction on procedures for sending emergency messages. Office
volunteers are also needed for scheduling and administrative duties associated
with the program. Skills: Comfortable with public speaking,
understanding of military process helpful but not necessary.
Training will be provided. Time Commitment:
Varies, usually weekend mornings; some weekdays or evenings
possible.
General Services
Volunteer
Volunteers are needed during office hours
(Monday-Friday, 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) to assistwith class and meeting room
set-ups, organization of materials and equipment in storerooms, training
equipment maintenance, handling minor building maintenance and repairs, checking
vehicle maintenance schedules for Chapter fleet, and making deliveries from
headquarters to other Metro Atlanta district offices.
Skills: Attention to detail, valid driver’s license, basic
computer knowledge is a plus, basic auto mechanics knowledge is a plus, ability
to lift 50 lbs. Time Commitment:: 4+ hours per week during office
hours.
Instructors
CPR, First Aid, and Babysitting Instructors:
Volunteers become certified to teach Red Cross classes to the community
such as CPR, First Aid, and Babysitter’s Training.
Training: Instructors must take a 16 hour instructor
training course, in addition to becoming certified in the specific skills
themselves. Fees are associated with the instructor
courses. (The instructor training course in CPR/FA is
$179). There may be some partial scholarships available for
volunteers that are already involved with the Red Cross in other
capacities. Skills: Comfortable speaking to large
groups. Public speaking/training experience a plus.
Time Commitment:
Flexible.
Web
site: www.atlantaredcross.org
Revised
4/30/2008
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