Become A Volunteer

The Red Cross is able to provide much-needed services to the Midland/Gladwin area because of our dedicated team of Red Cross volunteers.

You're needed by the Red Cross. Right now. Too busy? Your local Red Cross can work with you to provide rewarding volunteer experiences, whatever your schedule. Think you don't have any skills to offer? You'd be surprised. And, if you need training, we'll provide it.

Here's some of the vital work made possible by people like you:

• Every year, the Red Cross is there for hundreds of thousands of hurricane, flood, earthquake and other disaster victims -- including 150 families forced from their homes by fires every day. Volunteer to become part of the DAT (Disaster Action Team) with the Midland /Gladwin County Chapter.
   
• Over 15 million Americans turn to us annually to learn first aid, CPR, swimming, and other health and safety skills. Volunteer to become an instructor.
  
   

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Don't wait another day to find out how good it feels to wear the Red Cross emblem.
 

• Work in a disaster shelter. Respond to disasters (fires, floods, tornadoes) and assist individuals with emergency food, clothing and shelter. This is a good opportunity for people who are team players and like to help others. No experience is necessary and all training is provided free of charge.
   
• Educate the public about Babysitting, First Aid or CPR. Teach classes in Midland/Gladwin County. Training is provided; there is a charge for textbooks.
   
• Plan special events to raise funds.
   
• Office assistants are needed to input data into computers, do filing and answer phones.
   
• Use your skills in a new environment...or do something different than anything you've ever done before.

YOUTH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The Midland/Gladwin County Red Cross offers young people of all ages the opportunity to volunteer. Many of the youth projects are determined by the young people involved. If they see a problem in the community, the Red Cross and its youth may be able to devise a solution. Youth have volunteered their time to man first aid stations during events, put together mini-first aid kits, staff Safety Town, make Friendship Boxes and much more. The Red Cross not only provides free training but also sends youth to leadership development camps and the annual State Conference. If you are interested in learning more about Youth Services, contact the Midland/Gladwin Co Chapter.

It's Hip to Help! ARC Link: The Site for Today's Youth

LOCAL YOUTH PAGE

HOW CAN I GIVE SOMETHING BACK TO MY COMMUNITY?

This is your chance to help your friends and neighbors. There are dozens of ways you can help. It's fun, and always uplifting. Join the wave of people who are volunteering their time and resources to keep our community strong. To become a volunteer, please call your local Red Cross in Midland at 631-3262 or in Gladwin at 989-426-7753.

contact Laurie Hardy, Volunteer Coordinator

Download Volunteer Application