If not, call your nearest American Red Cross Service Center to request a speaker for your school, church, civic club or community group. Presentations are free and can be tailored to fit your needs. Learn how to prepare for and cope with all types of disasters - from fires, floods and tornados to severe winter weather and summer heat waves. People know they can rely on the American Red Cross to be there for them when disaster strikes. New volunteers are always needed.
Specialized opportunities exist for licensed mental health professionals and nurses.
Volunteer hours are flexible. Disaster training is offered year-round and is free to participants. Once trained, you can volunteer locally to assist the hundreds of families affected each year by fires and other disasters that strike our community. You can also become part of a large network of Red Cross volunteers which responds to disasters and emergencies nationwide. Information International Services Education Learn how the Red Cross supports humanitarian relief work worldwide, responding to appeals to provide relief services for people in need because of natural and manmade disasters including armed conflicts.