At the American Red Cross, approximately 90% of the staff are volunteers. Volunteers are invaluable to the daily operation of the American Red Cross and are the heart and soul of the organization.
Whether you're responding to disasters, teaching Health and Safety classes to the public, supporting our military service members and their families, or working behind the scenes, the effort you put forth as a volunteer has a positive impact on your community.
Below are some of our programs in which you can volunteer. If you have questions or want to get started, call us at 509-326-3330 x214. You can also download the Volunteer Application.
Disaster Services
Disaster Action Team (DAT) Responder
Disaster Action Team Members provide 24-hour emergency response to local disasters, ensuring that those affected have basic necessities such as food, shelter and clothing.
Mental Health
Licensed professional volunteers provide services necessary to meet the immediate disaster-related mental health needs of victims.
Nursing
Volunteer nurses provide first aid and help injured clients at disaster scenes and in disaster shelters. Nurses also provide blood pressure screenings at various sites within the community.
Disaster Education Volunteer
Disaster Education Volunteers share information with schools and community groups on how best to prevent, prepare for, cope with and recover from a disaster.
ECRV Operator
The Spokane Chapter houses one of twelve, strategically placed, state-of-the-art Emergency Communications Response Vehicles (ECRV) in the United States. These vehicles are deployed when disasters require communication support. Volunteer operators are first responders to an emergency and deploy nationally for 1-4 week periods as needed.
Health & Safety Services
First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
Provide lifesaving skills instruction throughout the community. After completion of training, volunteers will be able to teach and train on First Aid/CPR/AED, Community Disaster Education & Preparedness, Safe Baby, Family Caregiving and Red Cross Ready courses.
Lifeguarding/Water Safety Instructors/Whale Tale Presenters
Be a part of the rewarding opportunity to teach people of all ages to swim and safely have fun in and around the water.
Services to Armed Forces
Emergency Communications Caseworker
Assist with critical emergency communication services to members of the US Armed Forces and their families by initiating Red Cross emergency messages. SAF caseworkers need to be able to take calls during a specified shift, but can work from the office or even from home, as long as they have cell phone coverage and internet access.
Visitor – Spokane VA Medical Center
Our Visiting Vets cart is filled with books, puzzles, games, and a variety of other useful items designed to provide comfort and camaraderie to hospitalized veterans.
Driver – Spokane VA Medical Center
Many veterans need transportation to and from their appointments at the Medical Center. Volunteers will receive training and certification to use VA Center vehicles to help veterans with their transportation needs.
Fairchild AFB Receptionist
In support of service members and their families, volunteers staff the Red Cross desk at the Airman & Family Readiness Center at FAFB. Volunteers should be available to answer questions about Services to Armed Forces (SAF) as well as provide information about various volunteer opportunities with the Red Cross.
Art Instructor – VA Medical Center
Lead a one-hour, weekly arts and crafts class for Veterans at the Spokane VA Medical Center. Supplies will be provided.
Veterans History Project Recorder –VA Medical Center
Interview and record veteran’s stories and create DVDs for the veteran’s families as well as for the national archive.
Public Affairs
The role of a Public Affairs volunteer is to share the Red Cross story with the community. PA volunteers provide information to media outlets and act as a spokesperson for the Red Cross while on the scene of a disaster.
General Support
Health/Community Fairs
Volunteers set up, provide coverage and answer questions at Health and Community Fairs held throughout the city/county to help educate our friends and neighbors on the programs and services of the American Red Cross.
Special Events
The Spokane Chapter is always in need of volunteers to help with special events throughout the year, including planning, fundraising and event staffing.
Youth Services
American Red Cross Youth Services enable young people to deliver valuable services and programs to the community. Youth can help organize clubs at their schools, schedule blood drives, teach classes, mentor youth, respond to community needs and much, much more. Youth learn to develop leadership skills, enhance public speaking and fundraising skills and improve the quality of life for their classmates and community.
International Services
This Red Cross program provides services to families within our community that have family members in war-torn countries and refugee camps. Volunteers may handle emergency Red Cross messages or casework requests for these families.
