Volunteer

Don Eudaley - Program Director

Red Cross volunteers are people who wake up in the middle of a cold winter night to help a family forced from their home by a fire, teach people how to be safe and save lives, staff blood drives to assist in the process of collecting lifesaving blood donations, and keep the Red Cross operating every day.

A great way to find out more about Red Cross chapter volunteer opportunities is to attend a volunteer orientation. The orientation sessions will include a brief history of the Red Cross, what Red Cross services are provided throughout the United States and across the globe, and local services and volunteer opportunities. Please email Carrie Bernett @ bernettc@usa.redcross.org or call (309) 344-1611 if you plan to attend.

Here are a few ways to volunteer:

Clerical/Computer Support – chapter office

Course Instructor – instruct youth babysitting and first aid courses, adult CPR and first aid courses, HIV/AIDS peer educators and instructors

Disaster Action Team – provide emergency assistance to disaster victims and participate in local special events

Interpreters- individuals with bilingual skills or sign language skills assist with safety course participants, military, and disaster clients

Military Caseworker – provide emergency communications
for military personnel and their families

Web Page Support – update chapter web page and design new pages

Writers – assist with writing press releases, newsletter articles, grants, brochures, and fliers
Blood Collection Support: Prepare snacks at blood drives, assist with blood drives
Actors: Support in disaster drills