Become a volunteer

American Red Cross Mission Statement for Volunteers

To support the Blood Services Region by providing excellent customer services, contributing to the well-being of the community, assisting the community in maintaining a safe and sufficient blood supply, and selflessly volunteering valuable skills, time, energy and kindness. To volunteer, send an email to our Volunteer Office by clicking here.

Volunteers aid the American Red Cross in providing the safest possible, most reliable blood services to the American people. The American Red Cross is driven by volunteers who realize the importance of giving blood and work towards maintaining a healthy blood supply. A smiling volunteer can be the crucial deciding factor to motivate donors to give blood again.

A variety of volunteer opportunities are available and flexible time schedules and locations are offered. Anyone fourteen or older can volunteer and we will work with you to find the position that fits you best. Free training is provided for all volunteer opportunities.

Volunteers: A Valuable Asset

The American Red Cross values each and every one of its volunteers as a nugget of gold. In this light, volunteers...

Are worth a great deal: Volunteers are treasured as a large asset to the organization with over 1,500 serving as registered volunteers for the Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Region.

Shine bright: Our volunteers always shine through in times of need.

Add value if invested: We invest in our volunteers so we can show our appreciation for them and continue to fulfill our commitment to America.

Represent beauty: Our volunteers help save lives and make the world beautiful.

Do not tarnish: Positive attitudes help our volunteers always see the good in anything.

Conduct electricity: Our volunteers provide energy to the American Red Cross.

Can be used for life-saving medical procedures: Aiding in the blood donation process, many lives are saved because of our volunteers.

Symbolize champions: Every volunteer is considered a champion to the American Red Cross.

Are treasures: We know our volunteers' skills, time, and efforts are valuable.

Volunteer Opportunities

Greeter

• Greet and welcome donors
• Instruct all donors on reading and completing the necessary paperwork
• Track donor arrival
• Thank donors as they leave

Refreshment Volunteer

• Welcome donors after their donation
• Encourage donors to sit down and relax
• Offer donors a snack or cold beverage
• Observe donors for post-donation reactions
• Thank donors for their gift of life

Driver

• Transport blood from local collection sites to regional headquarters
• Transport supplies to and from collection sites

Administrative Support

• Assist in administrative clerical duties including coordinating volunteer coverage, mailings, computer work, and phone calls.

Translators

• To ensure excellent service for all donors, bilingual volunteers are needed.

As a Volunteer, You Will Enjoy:

• The satisfaction of helping others in need
• Community involvement
• Flexible volunteer schedules
• On-going training
• Leadership opportunities
• Clara Barton Credit Union membership opportunity
• On-going recognition and special event invitations

For more information on volunteering, please call the Office of Volunteers at the Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Blood Services Region at (410) 764-4602 Ext. 1  OR  1-800-272-0094 Ext. 1. You may also e-mail your name, address, and telephone number to the Office of Volunteers by clicking here.