Purpose: Assist with the recruitment and development of volunteers and donors from diverse communities in order to support all the branches of the Red Cross mission. Educate and inform the community about the Red Cross mission and mobilize them to support it.
Responsibilities:
• Punctual and dependable in arriving for assignments
• Attached local outreach opportunities to present, table or canvass.
Opportunities may include: faith-based events, health fairs, community fairs,
speaking engagements, blood drives
• Present volunteer recruitment materials and information to the community (both in-person and/or virtually)
• Encourage community members to volunteer; schedule events as appropriate
• Correspond regularly with Volunteer Services staff to ensure information
shared is up-to-date and relevant; share feedback in a timely manner
Qualifications:
• Willingness to support Red Cross mission
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations, including
specific language needs
• Excellent communication, customer service and public relations abilities
• Ability to relate to community members in a pleasant and courteous manner
Development Opp:
• Gain valuable training/experience while providing an invaluable service to the
community
• Network with community leaders
• Develop/retain language skills, if applicable
• Develop customer service skills
• Gain valuable training/experience while providing an invaluable service to
your community
• Develop and validate interpersonal skills that can last a lifetime
Training: • Orientation to the American Red Cross
• On the job training
• Review/overview of ARC communication proccess, procedures, and policies
Volunteer
