They provide office assistance, lifesaving transportation services for blood products, teach our lifesaving courses, give blood, and are on the scene when disasters strike. We strive to make every volunteers' experience a rewarding one by matching skills and interests with our needs. Every new volunteer has the opportunity to have an individual or group orientation to Red Cross programs and services. After a general orientation, the volunteer can then choose the area where they want to spend their time. Training Which area of service the volunteer would like to pursue determines the training needed.
Some areas require more training, others less.
We offer comprehensive training in everything from disaster services, health and safety education, or transportation services. Volunteers are also a vital part of our financial development efforts and can work various special events throughout the year with very little training needed. Your time and desires determine your training requirements. In recent years we have expanded our programs to include safety training for young people by young people. There are Red Cross clubs in several schools.