Volunteers are the Heart of the American Red Cross

Success of Red Cross programs is due largely to its corps of volunteers. The Red Cross has many ways to volunteer and is eager to put your talents to work. Volunteers offer their time and energy to help make our community safer. You can help people to help themselves. Below is a list of some of our volunteer positions. If you would like more information on any of these positions, please call the appropriate number listed below.

In times of disaster, the American Red Cross provides immediate assistance to victims and their families. Our highly trained disaster volunteers provide food, clothing, shelter and medical assistance, as well as emotional support and counseling. You can help by becoming trained as a local disaster volunteer or by joining our national team of disaster workers. Registered nurses and trained mental health workers are especially needed at this time.  If you would like more information or a copy of our Disaster Volunteer Training Schedule, please call our Disaster Director or Assistant Disaster Director at (831) 424-4824 in Salinas or from Monterey (831) 375-5730.

The Red Cross needs bright, enthusiastic and caring people to teach CPR, first aid, babysitting and youth courses. The Red Cross will provide training that will certify you to teach these Red Cross programs. For more information, about becoming a volunteer instructor please call our Health & Safety Director at (831) 424-4824 in Salinas or (831) 375-5730 in Monterey.

The American Red Cross Regional Blood Center in San Jose provides blood to 30 hospitals in five counties. Volunteers are needed to: greet donors, assist with registration, serve refreshments, drive volunteers to donation sites, assist nurses and provide clerical support. If you are available for at least one 4-hour shift per week, please call our Health & Safety Director at (831) 424-4824 in Salinas or (831) 375-5730 in Monterey.

Utilize your customer service, data entry, accounting, graphics or public relations skills. Volunteers assist with student registration, counter sales, data entry, filing, collating mailings, telephone inquiries or making deliveries. We ask that you commit to 3 hours per week. Call Salinas (831) 424-4824 or from Monterey (831) 375-5730 and ask to speak with our Office Manager today!

Represent the American Red Cross to the public at community and corporate health fairs. Staff information booth, distribute brochures and respond to inquiries about Red Cross programs. Qualifications: Strong communication skills, positive attitude, able to carry supply box, valid drivers license. Most fairs are on weekdays and last 2-4 hours. Call our Salinas office at (831) 424-4824 or from Monterey (831) 375-5730.