Become a Red Cross Volunteer
Volunteers are the heart of the Red Cross - more than 90% of the workforce is unpaid. You can help families recover after home fires and natural disasters, support blood drives that keep hospitals stocked, teach preparedness in your community, or take on virtual roles like casework and social media from home. Full training is provided, so no experience is needed to start making a real difference.
“I absolutely love Red Cross. Highly recommended and there is so much to do!! 🥺✌️”
When
Ongoing — start anytime
Duration
4+ hrs / shift
Where
📍 Multiple locations (nationwide)
Min age
16+
Hosted by
American Red Cross
Reviews
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A VolunteerVault volunteer
ExampleJul 25, 2026
“Loved this one — the organizer had everything set up before we arrived and explained exactly what we'd be doing. It ran about 30 minutes long, which caught a few of us off guard, so plan for that. Would definitely come back.”
💡 Bring closed-toe shoes and a water bottle — it gets warm.