American Red Cross (Arizona & New Mexico Region)
Mission
Prevents and alleviates human suffering in emergencies by mobilizing volunteers and donors.
Age Restrictions
18+ for disaster response team roles; under-18 volunteers have separate Youth Program opportunities — all youth/young adult volunteers register online, and those under 18 need parent/guardian consent.
Application Process
Apply through Volunteer Connection, create a profile, complete a four-part online orientation, and submit to a background check (waived under 18); then a recruiter contacts you about next steps.
Description of Service
Disaster shelter support (reception, registration, feeding, dorm/info areas), blood donor ambassador work, Service to the Armed Forces support, or resiliency workshop facilitation — plus school/community Red Cross Clubs for youth.
Firsthand Experience
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