Join the Twin Cities Red Cross team! Get started by completing a volunteer application (or youth application if you're 17 or younger.  

First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor

Teach lifesaving skills at classes arranged by the Red Cross. Teach classes on weekdays, weekday evenings or Saturdays at the Red Cross in Minneapolis, St. Paul, or community sites around the metro area. Minimum teaching commitment is 10 classes per year for two years. Instructor training (Lay Responder First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor course) provided.

Babysitter’s Training Instructor

Teach youth 11-15 years old how to make safe and responsible decisions while alone with or caring for younger children. Classes may occur during the daytime, evenings, weekends, or during school breaks. Instructors must be at least 17 years old and willing to make a minimum commitment to teach at least seven classes per year for two years. Instructor training provided.

Blood Services Volunteer (Great for youth volunteers! Many weekday shifts!)

American Red Cross blood donors provide nearly one half of the blood needed each year to treat patients across the nation—about 6 million units. Volunteers assist in two roles: greeter and canteen host.  Greet blood donors and assist with registration or provide attention, care, and refreshments following blood donations at Red Cross sites and bloodmobiles throughout the metro area. (Regular, weekly shifts are available at sites in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Shoreview, Bloomington, and the VA Hospital.) Scheduling is flexible.

Emergency Medical Services Team Member (not currently recruiting)

Our Emergency Medical Services Team provides medical care to participants at community events, including Minnesota Wild and Swarm games; concerts at Xcel Energy Center; Taste of Minnesota; and the Winter Carnival. Team members must have current certification as a First Responder, Outdoor Emergency Care Technician, EMT, Paramedic, LPN, or RN. Current certification in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (or equivalent) required. Flexible schedule, 12 hours per month. (First Responder and EMT-Basic courses are offered by the Twin Cities Chapter.)

Multicultural Programs

Red Cross volunteers reach our diverse cultural and immigrant communities in the Twin Cities, especially our African immigrant, Latino, and Hmong communities. Our greatest need is for volunteers who are fluent in Spanish, Hmong, or Somali.

Safety Mobile Volunteer / B. Safe Bear Mascot (Great for youth volunteers!)

Presenters conduct 20-minute presentations on a variety of topics to schools (kindergarten through fifth grade) and community groups. Approximately one to two-hour commitment, one to two times per month. Mostly weekdays, with few evening and weekend opportunities. B. Safe Bear Mascots are enthusiastic volunteers who play the part of B. Safe Bear during American Red Cross and Safety Mobile functions at fun-filled summer camps, festivals, sporting events, and parades. Two to three hours per event, one to two events per month, three-month minimum commitment. Safety Mobile Drivers drive the Safety Mobile to events, including schools, to transport volunteers who deliver presentations. Assist volunteers in transporting materials and setting up for presentations. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Approximately two to five-hour commitment, two or more times per month. Mostly weekdays, with some evening and weekend opportunities.

Financial Development Administrative  (weekday activity)

Assist the Financial Development Team with mailings, thank you letters/cards, data entry and various administrative tasks.  Usually volunteer shifts are 2 to 4 hours on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.  Scheduling is flexible and shifts are available Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fundraising Events

Assist the Financial Development Team by volunteering at fundraising events.  Assist with planning and pre-event preparations, event setup, checking in guests and other duties depending on the type of event.  Events are held throughout the year, mornings, nights, and weekends.  Sign up to be on our list and we will email you with upcoming event opportunities. 

Disaster Action Team Member

Provide immediate on-scene response to local single family fires and large-scale disasters. Assess damage and issue assistance to provide for family’s immediate needs. Extensive training provided. Must be willing to be on-call one shift per week.

Emergency Services Caseworker

Caseworkers work with local families affected by local disasters, especially home and apartment fires. We need volunteers who are able to assist during normal office hours, Monday through Friday at our Minneapolis location. Weekly, four-hour shift. All necessary training is provided.

Large Scale Disaster Volunteer (Local/State/National)

Train to respond to large-scale disasters in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, and around the country. Volunteers train in various job functions and are ready to provide relief in disasters. Must be in good physical health. Relief operations elsewhere in Minnesota are normally one-week assignments; national operations, three-week assignments. Two-year minimum commitment. Experience as a Disaster Action Team member preferred.

Disaster Health Services Provider

Act as a consultant/resource to meet the health needs of disaster clients. Participate during and after a disaster in providing or facilitating the medical needs of clients. On-call hours are available for a one-year minimum commitment. RN, LPN, LVN, EMT, Paramedic, PA, or MD license required for this position.

Disaster Mental Health Services Provider

Provide direct mental health services to victims and emergency workers ranging from single family fires to larger scale disasters. Provide crisis intervention, assessment and community mental health referral. Must be licensed as: Psychologist, Independent Social Worker, Independent Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Psychiatrist or Psychiatric Nurse.

 American Red Cross Volunteer Club

University of Minnesota students: University Red Cross clubs are an important part of the American Red Cross.  Current U of M students choose projects to work on that support the mission of the Red Cross.  The club is supported by the Twin Cities Area Chapter and follows the same principles and guidelines of the Red Cross Movement, but is governed and led by U of M students.  Students are encouraged to be active with the U of M Volunteer Team and also to join programs offered through the chapter if desired.  This is a great way to connect with your fellow students who want to make a difference!

07/31/2009

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