American Red Cross Los Angeles Region
| Our mission | The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. |
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Volunteer NurseUse your time and talent to save lives. California regulations require that any time blood is drawn under a license it must be under the supervision of a physician. When a physician isn’t available, a volunteer RN with current license, trained on Red Cross procedures is needed to act in this capacity. Service to the Armed Forces Presenter - San Gabriel and Pomona ValleysThis position supports the Regional SAF department. Inform and educate Red Cross partners, military members and their families by conducting briefings at a variety of community venues. Car Wash Coordinator (Pomona)This position supports the Regional Operations department. This opportunity requires participation in in-person activities and/or performing work in a Red Cross facility. Help coordinate the scheduling, utilization, maintenance and documentation, of American Red Cross vehicles to ensure the organization has a fully operational and deployable fleet. Facilities Team Member - Pomona OfficeThis position supports the Regional Operations department. This opportunity requires participation in in-person activities and/or performing work in a Red Cross facility. Performs or coordinates the maintenance, repairs and general upkeep of American Red Cross facilities Facilities Team Member - Arcadia OfficesThis position supports the Regional Operations department. This opportunity requires participation in in-person activities and/or performing work in a Red Cross facility. Performs or coordinates the maintenance, repairs and general upkeep of American Red Cross facilities Disaster Recovery Caseworker Volunteer - Glendale * Arcadia * Pomona * San Gabriel ValleyThis position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. Provide Follow up and Recovery Planning Services, including referrals, for individuals and households following regional events – primarily home fires. Hands Only CPR Team Member-(Preparedness Education) Glendale * Arcadia * Pomona * San Gabriel ValleyAs part of this role, you will have the opportunity to conduct Hands Only CPR trainings, either in formal presentation settings or through community outreach events. Rest assured, we will provide comprehensive training to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge. Disaster Information and Planning Team Member- San Gabriel Valley, Pomona, Monterey ParkThis position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. The purpose of this position is to perform Information Planning readiness and capacity building activities needed to enable effective service delivery (in a disaster response). Disaster Workforce Team Member - San Gabriel and Pomona ValleysThis position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. The purpose of this position is to perform Disaster Engagement readiness activities needed to support the regional disaster workforce. Blood Driver Program Lead (Pomona)This position supports the Regional Biomedical Services department. This opportunity requires participation in in-person activities and/or performing work in our Red Cross facility in Pomona. Supervise and support the volunteer team who delivers blood to or from hospitals, labs, and both mobile and fixed site blood drives. Biomedical Services Stocker Packer Volunteer - PomonaThis position supports the Regional Biomedical Services department. This opportunity requires participation in in-person activities and/or performing work in our Red Cross facility in Pomona. Assist the Red Cross mission by supporting the Service Delivery function: by acquiring, distributing, and maintaining supplies and equipment used in the day-to-day operation. Responsible for the delivery and return of materials to internal and external customers. Biomedical Warehouse Volunteer - PomonaThis position supports the Regional Biomedical Services department. This opportunity requires participation in in-person activities and/or performing work in our Red Cross facility in Pomona . Provide support to Biomedical Supply and Kitting Department by assembling unregulated snack totes and unpacking returned. Blood Services Quality Services Office Assistant - PomonaThis position supports the regional Biomedical Services Supply Chain department. This opportunity requires participation in in-person activities and/or perform work in our Red Cross facility in Pomona. Assist the Red Cross mission by supporting the Supply Chain function: provides Biomedical Service operations with clerical support. Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State and local regulations. Service to the Armed Forces Presenter - Metro Southeast LAThis position supports the Regional SAF department. Inform and educate Red Cross partners, military members and their families by conducting briefings at a variety of community venues. Disaster Information and Planning Volunteer - Metro Southeast LA DTLAThis position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. The purpose of this position is to perform Information Planning readiness and capacity building activities needed to enable effective service delivery (in a disaster response). Disaster Preparedness Volunteer Instructor- Bell Gardens * DTLA * East LA * Boyle Heights * Echo ParkIn this vital role, you will be a part of the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department, where your dedication can make a life-saving difference. By sharing your knowledge and expertise, you will empower our community with the skills needed to save lives and prevent injuries through our preparedness educational programs. Hands Only CPR Team Member (Preparedness Education) -East LA * Boyle Heights * Pico Rivera * Commerce * Echo Park * BellThis position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. As part of this role, you will have the opportunity to conduct Hands Only CPR trainings, either in formal presentation settings or through community outreach events. Rest assured, we will provide comprehensive training to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge. Disaster Recovery Caseworker Volunteer- DTLA * Koreatown * South LA * West LAThis position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. Provide Follow up and Recovery Planning Services, including referrals, for individuals and households following regional events – primarily home fires. Disaster Response Program Lead - East LA * Boyle Heights * Pico Rivera * Commerce * Echo Park * BellMost of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are local, personal disasters like home fires. Disaster Action Teams (DAT) provide emotional support, financial assistance, and information to help families begin the process of recovery. The Disaster Action Team (DAT) Duty Officer ensures timely activation and monitoring of local and regional DAT responses. The Duty Officer supports the DAT program either at the chapter/territory or region level. Disaster Response Volunteer - DTLA * Koreatown * South LA * West LADisaster Action Team (DAT) members serve as a local disaster responder to provide 24-hour immediate support and assistance to individuals and families who have been impacted by a home fire or other local disaster. Volunteers sign up to be on-call for 6-hour shifts, 4 times a month. This opportunity is great for anyone interested in emergency management. Deployment members serve a minimum of two weeks on local and national disaster responses. Deployment members hold positions in sheltering, feeding, recovery casework, health services associate, and more. Disaster Response Volunteer - Downey * East LA * South Gate * WhittierDisaster Action Team (DAT) members serve as a local disaster responder to provide 24-hour immediate support and assistance to individuals and families who have been impacted by a home fire or other local disaster. Volunteers sign up to be on-call for 6-hour shifts, 4 times a month. This opportunity is great for anyone interested in emergency management. Deployment members serve a minimum of two weeks on local and national disaster responses. Deployment members hold positions in sheltering, feeding, recovery casework, health services associate, and more. Disaster Response Volunteer - Arcadia * Burbank * Pomona * San Gabriel ValleyDisaster Action Team (DAT) members serve as a local disaster responder to provide 24-hour immediate support and assistance to individuals and families who have been impacted by a home fire or other local disaster. Volunteers sign up to be on-call for 6-hour shifts, 4 times a month. This opportunity is great for anyone interested in emergency management. Deployment members serve a minimum of two weeks on local and national disaster responses. Deployment members hold positions in sheltering, feeding, recovery casework, health services associate, and more. Disaster Response Volunteer - Antelope Valley * San Fernando Valley * Santa Clarita ValleyDisaster Action Team (DAT) members serve as a local disaster responder to provide 24-hour immediate support and assistance to individuals and families who have been impacted by a home fire or other local disaster. Volunteers sign up to be on-call for 6-hour shifts, 4 times a month. This opportunity is great for anyone interested in emergency management. Deployment members serve a minimum of two weeks on local and national disaster responses. Deployment members hold positions in sheltering, feeding, recovery casework, health services associate, and more. Disaster Response Volunteer - Long Beach * Torrance * South Bay * WilmingtonDisaster Action Team (DAT) members serve as a local disaster responder to provide 24-hour immediate support and assistance to individuals and families who have been impacted by a home fire or other local disaster. Volunteers sign up to be on-call for 6-hour shifts, 4 times a month. This opportunity is great for anyone interested in emergency management. Deployment members serve a minimum of two weeks on local and national disaster responses. Deployment members hold positions in sheltering, feeding, recovery casework, health services associate, and more. American Red Cross Front Desk Support - Santa Monica Chapter OfficeVolunteers in this role will support the Regional Operations department. Assist in the administrative activities of American Red Cross operations department. Key Responsibilities
Reception Responsibilities:
Length of Appointment: 12 hours per week, 12-week minimum commitment (exceptions will be considered; flexibility may be provided on a case by case basis)
Time Commitment Monday – Friday, business hours 8:30 am-5:00 pm Morning/opening shift Afternoon/closing shift Minimum weekly commitment of 12 hours
Qualifications Willingness to comply with Red Cross COVID-19 policies for in-person volunteer activities. Create Word documents and Excel spreadsheets using Microsoft Office Volunteer Caseworker: Military And Veterans Program Critical Community ServicesSAF: Service to the Armed Forces – Hero Care Regional Caseworker/Critical Community Services When a Veteran is experiencing hardship, they can call our Hero Care Network and open a critical community services case. The case will then be dispatched to the local region where a critical community services casework volunteer will interview the Veteran to acquire as much information as needed to best ensure appropriate referrals can be made and follow up with the Veteran periodically to check in on referrals and developing needs. Volunteers will have access to a resource database to better provide vetted referrals. Blood Delivery Driver Volunteer (Vehicle Provided) - PomonaAs a Transportation Specialist (blood delivery driver), you will be part of a team of heroes that greatly contribute to the Red Cross’ life saving mission, through the delivery of blood and blood products to area hospitals! You will be required to fill out an online registration form and take a brief training that will prepare you for the position. The training is a two-part process, with the first part being an overview of defensive driving skills and the second a first run through of what a day in the life of a volunteer TS specialist is like. A team member will accompany you as you make a few deliveries and learn the ins and outs of the program. Qualifications & Training:
Time Commitment: Two 4-hour shifts per month Check out this video about the Transportation Specialist position. Blood Delivery Driver Volunteer (Vehicle Provided) - Culver CityAs a Transportation Specialist (blood delivery driver), you will be part of a team of heroes that greatly contribute to the Red Cross’ life saving mission, through the delivery of blood and blood products to area hospitals! You will be required to fill out an online registration form and take a brief training that will prepare you for the position. The training is a two-part process, with the first part being an overview of defensive driving skills and the second a first run through of what a day in the life of a volunteer TS specialist is like. A team member will accompany you as you make a few deliveries and learn the ins and outs of the program. Qualifications & Training:
Time Commitment: Two 4-hour shifts per month Check out this video about the Transportation Specialist position. Blood Drive Volunteer - San Gabriel and Pomona ValleysAs the face of Red Cross blood drives, you’ll welcome and check-in donors, ensure they read pre-donation materials, offer promotional items when available, and ensure that everyone has a positive experience in a clean environment – and grab a cookie and a drink before they depart. Requirements Time Commitment: One 6-hour shift per month for 6 months. You may participate in more than one shift per month if you wish. Required Training: 1-hour training required prior to first shift Other Requirements
Check out this video about the Blood Donor Ambassador Position. Blood Drive Volunteer - Burbank, San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and Antelope ValleyAs the face of Red Cross blood drives, you’ll welcome and check-in donors, ensure they read pre-donation materials, offer promotional items when available, and ensure that everyone has a positive experience in a clean environment – and grab a cookie and a drink before they depart. Requirements Time Commitment: One 6-hour shift per month for 6 months. You may participate in more than one shift per month if you wish. Required Training: 1-hour training required prior to first shift Other Requirements
Check out this video about the Blood Donor Ambassador Position. Blood Drive Volunteer - West Los AngelesAs the face of Red Cross blood drives, you’ll welcome and check-in donors, ensure they read pre-donation materials, offer promotional items when available, and ensure that everyone has a positive experience in a clean environment – and grab a cookie and a drink before they depart. Requirements Time Commitment: One 6-hour shift per month for 6 months. You may participate in more than one shift per month if you wish. Required Training: 1-hour training required prior to first shift Other Requirements
Check out this video about the Blood Donor Ambassador Position. Blood Drive Volunteer - Beach Cities, Long Beach, San Pedro, South LAAs the face of Red Cross blood drives, you’ll welcome and check-in donors, ensure they read pre-donation materials, offer promotional items when available, and ensure that everyone has a positive experience in a clean environment – and grab a cookie and a drink before they depart. Requirements Time Commitment: One 4 to 6-hour shift per month for 6 months. You may participate in more than one shift per month if you wish. Required Training: 1-hour training required prior to first shift. Other Requirements
Check out this video about the Blood Donor Ambassador Position. Blood Drive AmbassadorAs the face of Red Cross blood drives, you’ll welcome and check-in donors, ensure they read pre-donation materials, offer promotional items when available, and ensure that everyone has a positive experience in a clean environment – and grab a cookie and a drink before they depart. Youth Corps VolunteerRed Cross Clubs are officially recognized clubs on school campuses and throughout the community led by middle school, high school and college students who wish to serve as volunteers of the American Red Cross. Clubs participate in a variety of activities such as service projects and leadership training by planning events at their own schools and participating in Chapter sponsored activities. Regional Operations Support VolunteersSupport the American Red Cross as a Front Desk Volunteer and provide accurate information and customer service to clients and staff or assist with general office administrative support and help the Red Cross run more efficiently and effectively. Communications VolunteerAid Communications department to promote Red Cross services and programs, campaigns, events across the Los Angeles Region. Opportunities include photography, web content writer & editor, digital content editor, and translation services. Blood DriverGet behind the wheel and deliver life-saving blood to area hospitals. Safe, responsible motorists with strong customer service skills are needed to help ensure that patients can continue their fight against life-threatening illnesses. Local round-trip delivery routes operate out of Pomona and Culver City 7 days a week. Kitting AssistantBuild the blood drive before it happens! Kitting Assistants organize supplies and pack boxes for shipment to blood drives and donor centers. Your help is needed to assemble totes and ensure adequate supplies are available and ready to depart warehouse areas to keep our blood drives running. Please note that this position is only available at the Pomona blood services location. Disaster Preparedness VolunteerThere are many opportunities to assist with disaster preparedness and response. Educate local residents by hosting Red Cross information booths and preparedness presentations in the community, join the Disaster Action Team and be the first line of responders for people affected by disaster in your local community, or assist with a variety of admin and logistics tasks at the office and warehouse. |
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| How you help | Committed and compassionate volunteers are the heart and soul of the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region. As a volunteer, you play a vital role in fulfilling the Red Cross mission to strengthen our communities. |
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| About us | The Greater Los Angeles Chapter was founded in 1916. Today the chapter is part of the Los Angeles Region, one of the largest Red Cross regions in the country. The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region serves nearly 10 million people in 88 cities within Los Angeles County. We also serve Inyo and Mono Counties and the eastern third of Kern County. We are dedicated to helping victims of disaster and providing programs and services that help our community prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. |
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