Red Cross to Host Volunteer Recruitment Events
American Red Cross Northern Ohio Region
3747 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115
Media Contacts:
Jim McIntyre – 216-213-4670
Red Cross to host volunteer recruitment events
CLEVELAND (October 2, 2023) – The American Red Cross Northern Ohio Region currently has an urgent need for volunteers in several critical roles. The organization will hold several recruitment events throughout the region this fall for attendees to learn about volunteer opportunities and hear from current volunteers about their experiences.
Volunteer recruitment fairs will take place at the following locations and times:
Thursday, October 5th from 5:30-6:30 PM. The event will be held in-person at the American Red Cross, 3747 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115, or tune in virtually on Microsoft Teams.
Wednesday, October 25th from 5:30-6:30 PM. The event will be held in-person at the American Red Cross, 1111 Research Dr., Toledo, Ohio 43614, or tune in virtually on Microsoft Teams meeting link below.
Thursday, October 26th from 5:30-6:30 PM. The event will be held in-person at the American Red Cross 501 West Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44303, or tune in virtually using on Microsoft Teams.
Wednesday, November 1st from 5:30-6:30 PM. The event will be held in-person at the American Red Cross 404 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870 or tune in virtually on Microsoft Teams. Explore Red Cross volunteer opportunities in Erie/Huron/Seneca counties and the Northern Ohio Region.
Thursday, November 9th from 5:30-6:30 PM. The event will be held in-person at Henry's Restaurant at 810 Locust Street, Ottawa, OH 45875. Explore Red Cross volunteer opportunities in Putnam County, the North Central Ohio Chapter & Northern Ohio Region. All attendees will receive a free slice of Henry's homemade pie!
Friday, November 10th from 12:00-1:00 PM. The event will be held in-person at the American Red Cross 408 9th St SW Unit 1800, Canton, Ohio 44707, or tune in virtually using on Microsoft Teams.
For more information or to register for a Fall volunteer recruitment event, visit https://www.redcross.org/local/ohio/northern-ohio/volunteer/north-ohio-volunteer-events.html or call 216-431-2238.
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 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. The need for blood is constant and so is the need for volunteers at our 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 devasting 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: During large disasters, 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: During large disasters, 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, APRN.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.