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Voluntary Service is a key fundamental principal of the American Red Cross because volunteers are at the heart of our mission!
At the American Red Cross of Central Augusta, the caring hearts and helping hands of more than 500 volunteers are essential to providing vital programs and services within the 11-county service area. The fact that 96% of the Red Cross workforce is comprised of volunteers means that we can stretch donated dollars to successfully meet the needs of our community.
Volunteers from all walks of life are involved in every aspect of the organization - from the front lines of a disaster to behind-the-scenes office support.
Volunteers are always needed to:
Respond to disasters locally or nationally
Educate the community on safety and disaster preparedness issues
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Provide office support |
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Teach health and safety classes like First Aid and CPR |
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Help during special events such as telethons and fundraisers |
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And much more! |
| We are truly delighted to welcome you to the American Red Cross, a team of people who have dedicated their time to assisting others. |
| Becoming a Red Cross Volunteer |
Becoming a Red Cross volunteer is easy. We provide a general orientation to the entire organization, as well as FREE, intensive training specific to each position.
Steps to becoming a Red Cross volunteer:
1. Volunteer opportunities
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| View a description of each volunteer position and choose one or two that fit your skills and schedule. |
E-mail, fax or mail the completed application to:
E-mail: lreese@arcaug.org
Phone: (706) 922-8484
Fax: (706) 724-8485
American Red Cross of Augusta
Attn: Lynn Reese
1322 Ellis Street
Augusta, GA 30901 |
3. Online Orientation
The online orientation is designed to introduce you to the Red Cross and provide you with the foundation to begin your volunteer experience.
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4. Interview
When your completed application is received, we will contact you to schedule an interview and onsite orientation.
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5. Criminal background check
The American Red Cross conducts background checks on all volunteers and employees. These background checks include a national criminal database search, sexual predator search, and social security verification. This information is submitted by you through a secure online portal - the results of which are confidential. No personal results of the background check are provided to the chapter, only a notification that the applicant has passed the background check. The vendor was chosen for its reputation of maintaining a high level of security. Individuals who do not pass the background check will be notified directly by within 14 days with instructions on how to correct any errors or appeal the results of the background check.
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