Local Disaster Response Volunteers Needed in Columbia County

This summer, turn your compassion into action when you volunteer with the American Red Cross. Volunteers carry out 90% of the humanitarian work of the Red Cross. Whether helping one displaced family or thousands, providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran, or teaching others how to respond in emergencies, it’s through the efforts of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things. The Red Cross responds to an emergency every 8 minutes, and our vital work is only possible because of people like you. Local Disaster Responder Every day The American Red Cross responds to approximately 190 house fires across the country. Because of volunteers like you, we are able to respond to the devastation a house fire can bring within 2 hours of receiving the call that a family is in need. Volunteers sign up for on-call shifts to help provide 24-hour emergency response to local disasters, ensuring that those affected have access to resources for necessities such as food, shelter, and clothing. We are actively recruiting for volunteers who want to be part of our team in Columbia County. Volunteers respond to local disasters within 2 hours of notification and directly help people affected by disasters by providing food, shelter, essential reliefs supplies, and hope. Full training provided. To apply:

Please visit www.redcross.org/volunteer. Questions?

Contact Alaina at alaina.riedel@redcross.org. Watch our video to learn more: Make a difference, volunteer with the American Red