|
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Thank you for exploring volunteer opportunities with the American Red Cross.
and remember...
You may never work harder or get dirtier or get paid less ----
But it will be the best job you never got paid to do.
____________________________________
For information about any of these volunteer opportunities,
please contact: Dorothee Hutchinson at 505-262-6172
~Current Volunteer Positions Available~
Office Volunteers: Emergency Services needs a few volunteers to help staff the office during business hours M-F. Office volunteers will dispatch response calls, conduct casework follow up, conduct new volunteer intake and maintain training rosters. There is a lot of support needed to keep us responding, if you are able to spend a few hours a week please let me know! Training provided. Please contact MabryKi@usa.redcross.org if interested.
Disaster Services
· Disaster ActionTeam Member - Responds to family fires or other disasters. Evenings and weekend or weekday teams available. On call weeks rotated among teams. 6 hour basic training plus mentoring and specialty courses. (All counties)
· Disaster Health Nurses - Provides medical assessment to disaster victims. License and 12 hours training required. On call. (All counties)
· Disaster Mental Health Worker - Provides mental health assessment and referral to disaster victims. License and 12 hour training required. On call. (All counties)
Services to Armed Forces
· Kirtland Air Force Base Volunteer Coordinator – Interviews, places and manages volunteers in various positions on the base. 2-4 hours per week. Special orientation to SAF and on-the-job training with Volunteer Services Coordinator
· Kirtland Air Force Base Office Staff - Staffs office. Weekdays. 2 hours per week.
· Kirtland Air Force Base Volunteer Presenter - Provides briefing for military members and families. Weekdays. 1-2 hours per week. On-the-job training and mentoring.
· Kirtland Air Force Base Pharmacy Customer Service Volunteer - Assists pharmacy staff by registering customers and giving out filled prescriptions. Weekdays. 4 hours minimum per week. Special orientation to SAF Pharmacy.
Health and Safety Services
· HSS Instructor - Teach CPR and First Aid courses. Valid CPR/First Aid certification required. 24 hours training. Additional training for Babysitter and Pet First Aid. Flexibility in teaching days and times. (Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Roswell, Clovis )
Volunteer Services
· Chapter Orientation Instructor - Teach 2 hour orientation course monthly after training. Evenings and Saturdays. (Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Clovis, Roswell )
· HCMS Input Clerk - inputs volunteer data into computer using special software program. 3 hour training plus on the job mentoring. Weekdays. 2 hours minimum per week. ( Albuquerque )
· Community Representative - Represents the American Red Cross at community events such as health fairs, community outreach, and state fair. Times vary. 2-3 hour shifts. 1 – 2 hour individual and/or group training. (Most counties)
· "Be Red Cross Ready" Presenter - Speaks on disaster preparedness using Red Cross PowerPoint to community groups. Two hour training. 2 hours for each presentation. ( Albuquerque , but may expand into all counties)
|
