The American Red Cross of Western Lake Erie currently has an urgent need for volunteers in several critical roles. The organization is hosting an event for attendees to learn about opportunities and hear from current volunteers about their experiences.
The recruitment fair will take place on Wednesday, October 25, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The event will be held in-person at the Red Cross, 1111 Research Drive, Toledo. There also is a virtual attendance option via Microsoft Teams. A meeting link will be sent following registration.
For more information or to register visit redcross.org/ local/ohio/northern-ohio/vol unteer/north-ohio-volunteerevents. html or call 216-4312238.
As more people rely on the Red Cross for help, the need for compassionate volunteers has never been greater. From helping people affected by disasters like home fires and floods, to supporting the collection of lifesaving blood, there are many ways to help neighbors in need through our most-needed positions: Blood Donor Ambassador: Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. The need for blood is constant and so is the need for volunteers at the blood drives to help save lives. Volunteer blood donor ambassadors ensure that blood donors have a pleasant and fulfilling experience.
Blood Transportation Specialist: Volunteer transportation specialists deliver life-saving blood products from Red Cross distribution facilities to hospitals, using a Red Cross-owned vehicle.
Disaster Action Team: While big hurricanes and wildfires get the most news coverage, smaller disasters are no less devastating to the families affected. Most of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are smaller disasters like home fires. Disaster action team volunteers help comfort and support people by meeting any immediate needs such as food, shelter, clothing or supplies and connecting them to long term recovery services.
Recovery Care Caseworker: From a single-family fire to large-scale hurricane or flood, caseworkers help meet the disaster- caused needs of individuals and families with recovery planning by matching Red Cross resources and assistance to these needs.
Shelter Service Associate: Shelter workers support the day-to-day activities within a shelter which may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information or other areas within a shelter. Free online training will be provided.
Disaster Health Services Team: Volunteers use their professional skills as a licensed healthcare provider to deliver hands on care and education to shelter residents. Free online training will be provided and can count towards nursing continuing education units. Qualified licenses include RN, LPN, LVN, EMT, paramedic, MD, DO, PA, NP and APRN.
