The American Red Cross invites community members to become volunteers. Local volunteers enable the Red Cross to support its community and neighbors in need every day. In the last year, Greater Pennsylvania Red Cross volunteers provided aid, including food and shelter, to over 6,300 people affected by home fires and other disasters in Pennsylvania.
Among the available volunteer positions are a transportation specialist and Disaster Action Team members.
Transportation specialists are the link between blood donors and blood recipients. They deliver blood, platelets, and other blood products to processing centers and to hospitals for patient use.
Each day, people are forced from their homes due to fires, storms, and other disasters. Disaster Action Teams meet the disaster-caused needs of individuals and households, such as lodging and clothing, and connect people with long-term recovery services.
Training is free. To learn more, visit http://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday. COVID-19 vaccination is required for in-person volunteer roles. When considering volunteer opportunities, individuals should review the CDC guidance for people who are at higher risk for severe illness, consult their health care provider, and follow local guidance.
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