| 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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American Red Cross Los Angeles Region
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Urgent: American Red Cross: Shelter Service Associate
The Shelter (SH) Service Associate (SA) is a temporary position assigned to work in person in a Red Cross shelter before, during and/or after a disaster event such as a wildfire or earthquake. Shelter Service Associates complete tasks necessary for shelter operations and interacts with clients to ensure their needs are met. Vaccinated high recommended;… See full description
Learn MoreBlood Drive Volunteer - West Los Angeles, DTLA, Whittier, Santa Monica, Glendale and East LA
As 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… See full description
Click Here to Register Blood Drive Volunteer - Burbank, San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and Antelope Valley
As 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… See full description
Click Here to Register Blood Drive Volunteer - San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys
As 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… See full description
Click Here to Register Blood Delivery Driver Volunteer (Vehicle Provided) - Culver City
As 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… See full description
Learn MoreBlood Delivery Driver Volunteer (Vehicle Provided) - Pomona
As 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… See full description
Click Here to Register Local Disaster Response Volunteer (DAT)- Glendale* Arcadia *Pomona* San Gabriel ValleyDisaster Action Team (DAT) Service Associate To serve on a Disaster Action Team as a worker on a DAT response to provide 24-hour immediate support and assistance to individuals and families who have been impacted by a home fire or other local disaster. Learn MoreLocal Disaster Response Volunteer(DAT)- East LA*Boye Heights*Pico*Commerce*BellDisaster Action Team (DAT) Service Associate Disaster Action Team (DAT) Service Associate To serve on a Disaster Action Team as a worker on a DAT response to provide 24-hour immediate support and assistance to individuals and families who have been impacted by a home fire or other local disaster. Learn MoreLocal Disaster Response Volunteer- East LA*Boye Heights*Pico*Commerce*BellDisaster Action Team (DAT) Service Associate Disaster Action Team (DAT) Service Associate To serve on a Disaster Action Team as a worker on a DAT response to provide 24-hour immediate support and assistance to individuals and families who have been impacted by a home fire or other local disaster. Learn MoreLocal Disaster Response Volunteer(DAT)- Long beach*Torrance* South Bay* WilmingtonDisaster Action Team (DAT) Service Associat Disaster Action Team (DAT) Service Associate To serve on a Disaster Action Team as a worker on a DAT response to provide 24-hour immediate support and assistance to individuals and families who have been impacted by a home fire or other local disaster. Learn MoreVolunteer Caseworker - Military and Veterans Program Emergency Communications (Virtual)
When a military family member experiences an emergency where they require their service member to come home, they can call our Hero Care Network (HCN) to begin an emergency communication message (ECM) case. Once the case is verified and the message is formatted and delivered to the service member’s command by the HCN, the regional… See full description
Learn MoreVolunteer Casework: Welcome Calls Volunteer - Military And Veterans Hero Care Program (Virtual)
SAF: Service to the Armed Forces – Hero Care Regional Family Contact Volunteer When a newly enlisted service member joins the military, they must complete their paperwork and processing at their local military entrance processing station (MEPS). At this station where they will be sworn into service, they fill out a Red Cross Family Contact… See full description
Learn MoreVolunteer Caseworker: Military And Veterans Program Critical Community Services
SAF: 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… See full description
Learn MoreBlood Drive Volunteer - South Los Angeles, South Bay, Long Beach
As 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… See full description
Click Here to Register Urgent Need: Volunteer Opportunity: Disaster Health Associate - Licensed Medical Professional
Disaster Health Services volunteers provide medical care and consultations for people staying at a Red Cross shelter who may have endured hardship and injury during an evacuation. The position requires a current, unencumbered medial license. It is a part-time position assigned to work in-person before, during and/or after a disaster event such as a wildfire… See full description
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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.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.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.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.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.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.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. |
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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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Last week, a strong tornado struck a Michigan causing two deaths and injuring dozens and causing power outages for more then 25,000 families The Red Cross opened a shelter and is working with partners to provide food, comfort and care.
During 2021, #RedCross Service to the Armed Forces provided relief, resources to service members, veterans their families & caregivers
Thru #HeroCareNetwork, we served 200K+ families w emergency messages, financial assistance, deployment briefs & more
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“I have witnessed first-hand how radio communications save lives. Having a reliable communication tool in place can protect the communities we serve.”
For #SleevesUpSunday, we're recognizing Dr. Mark Chung for his dedication to the mission.
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“I love helping people stabilize when they’ve been through trauma. People can suddenly find themselves in a shelter in the middle of the night, it’s a big shock."
For #SleevesUpSunday, we're recognizing Mary Sevilla for her dedication to the mission.
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Summer is around the corner, which means it's not only time to have fun but also give aback. We have a quick solution of our you can get involved - #DonateBlood Today.
#HelpCantWait Help us avoid #summertimesadness
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