Volunteer: International Services: Regional Restoring Family Links LeadThe RFL program serves clients, through casework and outreach, who have been separated from family members internationally due to armed conflict, migration, disasters, or other humanitarian emergencies. Duties: Will manage and supervise the regional Restoring Family Links (RFL) program for the Northern Ohio Region. (*Due to the predominant location of resettlement agencies, much of this work will be in the Greater Cleveland and Akron area.*) This position manages and leads casework and outreach volunteers and will serve as subject matter expert in this program for the region. Casework can include delivery of Red Cross messages, responding to tracing inquiries and providing information and referral services. Outreach will help inform community of services and maintain partnerships with community partners. Commitment: Approximately 4-6 per week, schedule flexible. Organization: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio The RFL program serves clients, through casework and outreach, who have been separated from family members internationally due to armed conflict, migration, disasters, or other humanitarian emergencies. Duties: Will manage and supervise the regional Restoring Family Links (RFL) program for the Northern Ohio Region. (*Due to the predominant location of resettlement agencies, much of this work will be in the Greater Cleveland and Akron area.*) This position manages and leads casework and outreach volunteers and will serve as subject matter expert in this program for the region. Casework can include delivery of Red Cross messages, responding to tracing inquiries and providing information and referral services. Outreach will help inform community of services and maintain partnerships with community partners. Commitment: Approximately 4-6 per week, schedule flexible. Organization: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Basic Level InstructorInternational Humanitarian Law (IHL) is the body of law that applies during times of armed conflict and seeks to protect persons who are not or are no longer participating in the armed conflict and to restrict the means and methods of warfare. Duties: Basic Level Instructors facilitate presentations to interested individuals (those looking for an introduction to IHL or are curious how the American Red Cross works with IHL). Commitment: 10-12 hours a month to plan, facilitate, and report IHL outreach and classes within their region. Organization: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio International Humanitarian Law (IHL) is the body of law that applies during times of armed conflict and seeks to protect persons who are not or are no longer participating in the armed conflict and to restrict the means and methods of warfare. Duties: Basic Level Instructors facilitate presentations to interested individuals (those looking for an introduction to IHL or are curious how the American Red Cross works with IHL). Commitment: 10-12 hours a month to plan, facilitate, and report IHL outreach and classes within their region. Organization: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Services to the Armed Forces: Hero Care Regional Family Contact VolunteerClick here to view video of the opportunity Duties: Ensure that military families know they are supported during the critical times of entering the military and preparing for deployment. Support and assist with the full range of client services to military members, veterans, and their families, to include: emergency communications; information and referral; access to financial assistance; and family follow-up services. Commitment: 1 day a week with flexible work hours. Organization: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio Click here to view video of the opportunity Duties: Ensure that military families know they are supported during the critical times of entering the military and preparing for deployment. Support and assist with the full range of client services to military members, veterans, and their families, to include: emergency communications; information and referral; access to financial assistance; and family follow-up services. Commitment: 1 day a week with flexible work hours. Organization: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Services to the Armed Forces: Adult ReConnection Workshop Facilitator VIRTUALDuties: Provide virtual workshops to military members, veterans and their families. Topics included dealing with stress, coping with depression and managing conflict. Qualifications: Must be an independently licensed mental health professional, holding a current & unencumbered license. Commitment: Varies based on requests received. Organization: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio Duties: Provide virtual workshops to military members, veterans and their families. Topics included dealing with stress, coping with depression and managing conflict. Qualifications: Must be an independently licensed mental health professional, holding a current & unencumbered license. Commitment: Varies based on requests received. Organization: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Blood Donor Transport (Holmes and Wayne Counties)Duties: Support the collection efforts of the Northern Ohio Blood Services Region by transporting donors to blood driveappointments. Commitment: Minimum of 8 hour shift, two times per month. Organization: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio Duties: Support the collection efforts of the Northern Ohio Blood Services Region by transporting donors to blood driveappointments. Commitment: Minimum of 8 hour shift, two times per month. Organization: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 44654 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Help During a National Disaster - Shelter Service AssociateWith the anticipated hurricanes and the ongoing western wildfires, we have an urgent need for volunteers who are willing to train now and potentially deploy (14-day commitment) to a Red Cross Disaster Relief Operation. Shelter Support Compassionate and committed individuals are needed to support sheltering efforts this disaster season. Shelter volunteers support the day-to-day activities within a shelter which may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information or other vital areas within a shelter. Free online training will be provided. Organization: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio With the anticipated hurricanes and the ongoing western wildfires, we have an urgent need for volunteers who are willing to train now and potentially deploy (14-day commitment) to a Red Cross Disaster Relief Operation. Shelter Support Compassionate and committed individuals are needed to support sheltering efforts this disaster season. Shelter volunteers support the day-to-day activities within a shelter which may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information or other vital areas within a shelter. Free online training will be provided. Organization: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 44115 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Help During a National Disaster - Disaster Health Services AssociateWith the anticipated hurricanes and the ongoing western wildfires, we have an urgent need for volunteers who are willing to train now and potentially deploy (14-day commitment) to a Red Cross Disaster Relief Operation. Disaster Health Services Are you a licensed healthcare professional? If so, we also have a high need for health care workers to provide assistance and healthcare to shelter residents. Free online training will be provided and you can also obtain your CE credits. Licenses needed include: RN, LPN, LVN, EMT, Paramedic, MD, DO, PA, NP, APRN. Organization: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio With the anticipated hurricanes and the ongoing western wildfires, we have an urgent need for volunteers who are willing to train now and potentially deploy (14-day commitment) to a Red Cross Disaster Relief Operation. Disaster Health Services Are you a licensed healthcare professional? If so, we also have a high need for health care workers to provide assistance and healthcare to shelter residents. Free online training will be provided and you can also obtain your CE credits. Licenses needed include: RN, LPN, LVN, EMT, Paramedic, MD, DO, PA, NP, APRN. Organization: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 44115 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Disaster Response (Disaster Action Team Member)Click here to view video of the opportunity Duties: Every day people are forced from their homes due to fires, storms and other disasters. You can be part of a team that helps and responds to these emergencies. From offering a caring and compassionate ear, to meeting the disaster-caused needs of individuals and households, such as lodging and clothing, and connecting them with long term recovery services, our volunteers ensure that families don’t have to face tough times alone. Requirements and Commitment: Must be age 18+, commit to 24 on-call volunteer hours per month and training to serve in the role. Organization: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio Click here to view video of the opportunity Duties: Every day people are forced from their homes due to fires, storms and other disasters. You can be part of a team that helps and responds to these emergencies. From offering a caring and compassionate ear, to meeting the disaster-caused needs of individuals and households, such as lodging and clothing, and connecting them with long term recovery services, our volunteers ensure that families don’t have to face tough times alone. Requirements and Commitment: Must be age 18+, commit to 24 on-call volunteer hours per month and training to serve in the role. Organization: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Blood Transportation Specialist (Cuyahoga, Summit, Mahoning and Lucas Counties)
Click here to view video of the opportunity Duties: Blood Transportation Specialists are needed in order to continue delivering lifesaving blood to those in need. Volunteers are needed to drive donations from blood drives to our labs, and from storage facilities to hospitals throughout their community. Commitment: Minimum commitment of 2 volunteer shifts per month, 4-6 hours per shift Organization: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio
Click here to view video of the opportunity Duties: Blood Transportation Specialists are needed in order to continue delivering lifesaving blood to those in need. Volunteers are needed to drive donations from blood drives to our labs, and from storage facilities to hospitals throughout their community. Commitment: Minimum commitment of 2 volunteer shifts per month, 4-6 hours per shift Organization: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 44115 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Blood Drive Volunteer (Donor Ambassador) age 16+Click here to view video of the opportunity Duties: Ensure that blood donors have a pleasant and fulfilling experience, from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave. During a blood drive, whether you’re greeting donors, supporting safety protocols, answering questions or thanking them for their donation, your courtesy and professionalism will create a favorable impression that encourages ongoing donor support. Requirements and Commitment: Must be age 16+, commit to 1-2 shifts (4-6 hours) a month. Flexible schedule - volunteers get to choose which blood drives to staff! Organization: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio Click here to view video of the opportunity Duties: Ensure that blood donors have a pleasant and fulfilling experience, from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave. During a blood drive, whether you’re greeting donors, supporting safety protocols, answering questions or thanking them for their donation, your courtesy and professionalism will create a favorable impression that encourages ongoing donor support. Requirements and Commitment: Must be age 16+, commit to 1-2 shifts (4-6 hours) a month. Flexible schedule - volunteers get to choose which blood drives to staff! Organization: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 44115 Allow Groups: No |