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American Red Cross Los Angeles Region

Disaster Relief Health Veterans & Military Families

1450 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, Ca 90021

Phone (866) 548 - 8226

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American Red Cross Los Angeles Region

Name: American Red Cross Los Angeles Region
Address: 1450 South Central Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90021, United States

1450 South Central Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90021

Disaster Relief, Health, Veterans & Military Families

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Ways to help	Blood Drive Volunteer - Beach Cities, Long Beach, San Pedro, South 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 4 to 6-hour shift per… See full description 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 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 Minimum 16 years of age Availability on weekdays Reliable transportation Ability to communicate effectively and provide customer service care Must pass background check Check out this video about the Blood Donor Ambassador Position. Hide full description 16-18, Adults (18+), 55+ Ongoing Weekdays, Weekends Individuals In-person, Indoor Click Here to Register Blood Drive Volunteer - West Los Angeles 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 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 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 Minimum 16 years of age Reliable transportation Ability to communicate effectively and provide customer service care Must pass background check Check out this video about the Blood Donor Ambassador Position. Hide full description Adults (18+), 55+ Ongoing Weekdays, Weekends Individuals In-person, Indoor 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 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 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 Minimum 16 years of age Reliable transportation Ability to communicate effectively and provide customer service care Must pass background check Check out this video about the Blood Donor Ambassador Position. Hide full description 16-18, Adults (18+), 55+ Ongoing Weekdays Individuals In-person, Indoor 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 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 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 Minimum 16 years of age Reliable transportation Ability to communicate effectively and provide customer service care Must pass background check Check out this video about the Blood Donor Ambassador Position. Hide full description 16-18, Adults (18+), 55+ Ongoing Weekdays Individuals In-person, Indoor 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 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 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: Valid/clean state driver's license minimum 3 years of driving experience ability to lift up to 45 lbs Time Commitment: Two 4-hour shifts per month Check out this video about the Transportation Specialist position. Hide full description Adults (18+), 55+ Ongoing On-site Weekdays, Weekends Individuals In-person, Outdoor, Delivery Learn More Blood 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 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 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: Valid/clean state driver's license minimum 3 years of driving experience ability to lift up to 45 lbs Time Commitment: Two 4-hour shifts per month Check out this video about the Transportation Specialist position. Hide full description Adults (18+), 55+ Ongoing On-site Weekdays, Weekends Individuals In-person, Outdoor, Delivery Click Here to Register Volunteer 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 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 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. Hide full description Adults (18+) Ongoing, Recurring Anytime Individuals Virtual Learn More American Red Cross Front Desk Support - Santa Monica Chapter Office Volunteers in this role will support the Regional Operations department. Assist in the administrative activities of American Red Cross operations department. Key Responsibilities Support the overall administrative functions of the Operations department and its staff Help process vendor payments, manage document retention and vendor contracts and relationships Coordinate work orders for fleet and facilities maintenance… See full description Volunteers in this role will support the Regional Operations department. Assist in the administrative activities of American Red Cross operations department. Key Responsibilities Support the overall administrative functions of the Operations department and its staff Help process vendor payments, manage document retention and vendor contracts and relationships Coordinate work orders for fleet and facilities maintenance and repairs Perform or assist with facility emergency drills Copy, file, and maintain paper or electronic documents Compile, sort and verify the accuracy of data before it is entered Store and distribute CAC and/or mission cards to DCS volunteers as needed [optional] Reception Responsibilities: Provide general information to staff, volunteers, clients, and the public about the American Red Cross and its programs Greet visitors entering the building who need direction and provide support or assistance Provide support in answering phones, provide information, take messages, or transfer calls 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 Hide full description Adults (18+) Ongoing On-site Weekdays Individuals In-person, Indoor, Answer Calls, Phone Calling Learn More Children's Emergency Preparedness Presenter 3rd- 5th grade - Western Los Angeles This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. Save lives and prevent injury by providing leadership and/or support to Disaster Cycle Services team members through The Pillowcase Project. The Pillowcase Project is a national youth preparedness program offered by Red Cross regions across the country. The 40- or 60-minute presentation provides emergency preparedness education… See full description This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. Save lives and prevent injury by providing leadership and/or support to Disaster Cycle Services team members through The Pillowcase Project. The Pillowcase Project is a national youth preparedness program offered by Red Cross regions across the country. The 40- or 60-minute presentation provides emergency preparedness education to youth in grades 3-5 (ages 8-11) in school classrooms and other settings. Numerous tools have been developed for this program including a standardized curriculum, workbook, quizzes and activities which have been carefully constructed with the help of curriculum and hazard experts. Many tools for presenters have been developed to foster consistency and fidelity to the program goals and objectives. The highly interactive presentation addresses home fire safety, a local natural hazard, psycho-social coping skills and household preparedness steps like making a plan and a kit. Worker roles include either being a presenter, presentation assistant, administrative support, or presenter trainer. Depending on which worker role you choose, your key responsibilities will vary. Presenter Worker Role responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Conduct The Pillowcase Project presentations given to youth in schools and community settings Successfully complete the Basic Instructor Fundamentals for Youth (BIF-Y) (60-75 minute on line course) Successfully complete The Pillowcase Project Presenter Fundamentals Module 1 (60-90 minute web-based or 3 hour instructor led course) Successfully complete The Pillowcase Project Presenter Fundamentals Module 2 (in person teach backs) (Note: this is at a minimum a 3-hour training experience) Successfully complete The Pillowcase Project Presenter Fundamentals Module 3 (web-based assessment) May assist with community outreach to schedule presentations at sites (optional) May assist in reaching key groups within the region, such as support to military families, as risk youth, etc. (optional) May mentor new presenters to help the region build a team of experienced youth preparedness presenters. (optional) Work as a team with the Team Lead and other volunteers and employees to build The Pillowcase Project in the region Ensure all reporting data for each presentation given is collected and given to regional staff in a timely manner Other duties as agreed to between the presenter and the Team LeadPresentation Assistant Worker Role responsibilities may include but are not limited to: * Support The Pillowcase Project Presenter in schools and community settings while they deliver the presentation. * Duties include but are not limited to: handing out and collecting materials from students; helping with classroom management; grading quizzes; working with individual students during the activities; assisting with other duties as requested by the presenter. * May be asked to help complete the reports for the presentation site(s). * Successfully complete The Pillowcase Project Presenter Fundamentals Module 1 (web-based or instructor led course). * May assist with community outreach to schedule presentations at sites (optional). * May assist in reaching key groups within the region, such as support to military families, as risk youth, etc. (this is optional). * May mentor new presentation assistants to help the region build a team of experienced youth preparedness volunteers (optional). * Work as a team with the Team Lead and other volunteers and employees to build The Pillowcase Project in the region. * Other duties as agreed to with the presenter and the Team Lead.Administrative Support Worker Role responsibilities may include but are not limited to: * Supporting activities related to The Pillowcase Project presenter training such as: - Providing EDGE Learning Management System administrative support (where possible) - Printing of program training materials - Training site support (scheduling training room reservations, coordinating with Presenters and Team Lead, etc.) * Carry out administrative duties, such as: - Data management - Site outreach and scheduling - Inventory management - Reporting collection and entry - Quiz grading - Collecting and readying presentation supplies - Responding to email inquiries about the program * Logistics - Working with The Pillowcase Project Presenter/Presentation Assistant to coordinate materials pick up/drop off * Outreach - Helping with site outreach to secure presentations Presenter Trainer Worker Role responsibilities may include but are not limited to: * Successfully complete the Basic Instructor Fundamentals for Youth (BIF-Y) (60-75 minute web-based course) * Successfully complete The Pillowcase Project Presenter Fundamentals Module 1 (the web-based or instructor led course) * Successfully complete The Pillowcase Project Presenter Fundamentals Module 2 (in person teach-backs) (Note: this is at a minimum a 3-hour training experience) * Successfully complete The Pillowcase Project Presenter Fundamentals Module 3 (web-based assessment) * Present program to student audiences * Attend any additional training required as specified by the Team Lead * Plan and lead Presenter Trainings using NHQ developed resources (Instructor Manual, Participant Guide and PowerPoint Training Presentation) * Responsible for training individuals to present The Pillowcase Project curriculum proficiently Hide full description Ongoing On-site Weekdays In-person, Project-based Learn More Disaster Response Volunteer - Long Beach * Torrance * South Bay * Wilmington Disaster 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… See full description Disaster 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. Hide full description , When Adults (18+), 55+ Ongoing Anytime Formal Individuals Virtual, In-person Click Here to Register Disaster Response Volunteer - Antelope Valley * San Fernando Valley * Santa Clarita Valley Disaster 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… See full description Disaster 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. Hide full description , Type Adults (18+), 55+ Ongoing Anytime Formal Individuals Virtual, In-person Click Here to Register Disaster Response Volunteer - Arcadia * Burbank * Pomona * San Gabriel Valley Disaster 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… See full description Disaster 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. Hide full description , When Adults (18+), 55+ Ongoing Anytime Formal Individuals Virtual, In-person Click Here to Register Disaster Response Volunteer - Downey * East LA * South Gate * Whittier Disaster 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… See full description Disaster 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. Hide full description , Type Adults (18+), 55+ Ongoing Anytime Formal Individuals Virtual, In-person Click Here to Register Disaster Response Volunteer - DTLA * Koreatown * South LA * West LA Disaster 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… See full description Disaster 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. Hide full description , Type Adults (18+), 55+ Ongoing Anytime Formal Individuals Virtual, In-person Click Here to Register Kitting Assistant Build 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. Occasional, Monthly Teens, 55+, Adults Individuals Indoor On-site Weekdays, Weekends Youth Corps Volunteer Red 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. Weekly, Monthly Teens, Adults Groups (2-10), Groups (10+) Indoor On-site, Formal Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends Blood Drive Ambassador 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. Monthly Teens, 55+, Adults Individuals Indoor Formal Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends Disaster Preparedness Volunteer There 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. Occasional, Weekly, Monthly 55+, Adults Individuals Indoor, Outdoor Formal Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends Volunteer Nurse Use 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. Monthly 55+, Adults Individuals Indoor Formal, Skilled Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends Blood Driver Get 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. Weekly, Monthly Adults Individuals Indoor, Outdoor Formal Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends Regional Operations Support Volunteers Support 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. Weekly 55+, Adults Individuals Indoor Formal Weekdays Communications Volunteer Aid 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. Occasional, Weekly, Monthly 55+, Adults Individuals Indoor, Outdoor Formal, Skilled Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

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.

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.

American Red Cross Los Angeles Region

American Red Cross Los Angeles Region

1450 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, Ca 90021

American Red Cross Los Angeles Region

Blood Drive Volunteer - Beach Cities, Long Beach, San Pedro, South LA

Blood Drive Volunteer - West Los Angeles

Blood Drive Volunteer - Burbank, San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and Antelope Valley

Blood Drive Volunteer - San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys

Blood Delivery Driver Volunteer (Vehicle Provided) - Culver City

Blood Delivery Driver Volunteer (Vehicle Provided) - Pomona

Volunteer Caseworker: Military And Veterans Program Critical Community Services

American Red Cross Front Desk Support - Santa Monica Chapter Office

Children's Emergency Preparedness Presenter 3rd- 5th grade - Western Los Angeles

Disaster Response Volunteer - Long Beach * Torrance * South Bay * Wilmington

Disaster Response Volunteer - Antelope Valley * San Fernando Valley * Santa Clarita Valley

Disaster Response Volunteer - Arcadia * Burbank * Pomona * San Gabriel Valley

Disaster Response Volunteer - Downey * East LA * South Gate * Whittier

Disaster Response Volunteer - DTLA * Koreatown * South LA * West LA

Kitting Assistant

Youth Corps Volunteer

Blood Drive Ambassador

Disaster Preparedness Volunteer

Volunteer Nurse

Blood Driver

Regional Operations Support Volunteers

Communications Volunteer

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