Volunteer – Change a Life, Starting With Your Own
Red Cross volunteers are people who wake up in the middle of a cold winter night to help a family forced from their home by a fire, teach people how to be safe and save lives, staff blood drives to assist in the process of collecting lifesaving blood donations, and keep the Red Cross operating every day.
A great way to find out more about Red Cross chapter volunteer opportunities is to attend a Changing Lives program. Please email Eileen Ryan or call (309) 227-4003 if you would like more information.
Here are a few ways to volunteer:
- Clerical/Computer Support – data entry at the chapter office
- Course Instructor – instruct youth babysitting and first aid courses, adult CPR and first aid courses, and safety courses
- Disaster Action Team – provide emergency assistance to disaster victims
- Hospital – deliver flowers, snacks, and mail to patients at Genesis East in Davenport
- Interpreters- individuals with bilingual skills or sign language skills assist with safety course participants, military, and disaster clients
- Knitters – knit hats, mittens, and scarves for area school children
- Military Caseworker – provide emergency communications
for military personnel and their families - Nurse – conduct blood pressure screenings, teach health-related courses, disaster health services worker
- Telephone Receptionist – operate an eight line phone system
- Special Events – staff community fairs, attend parades, assist with naturalization ceremonies, and assist with fundraising events