Volunteer

Volunteers are the glue that holds the American Red Cross together and the Southeast Mississippi Chapter is no different. We depend on average people like you to donate your time to ensure all of our primary functions and responsibilities are fulfilled. The following is a list of the volunteering opportunities available at our chapter. Please contact us for more details.

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Board Member Volunteers serve on local Red Cross unit boards of directors which help to establish policy and direction. Office of Volunteers Volunteers assist with writing volunteer job descriptions, setting up volunteer orientation courses, conduct volunteer screening interviews, help with volunteer placement, record keeping, and recognition.
	Disaster Services Volunteers need to respond to state and national disasters. Disaster Action Team Volunteers need to respond to single-family fires with a disaster action team supervisor. Disaster Clerical Volunteers needed to assemble class packets, stamp brochures, and distribute disaster safety information in the neighborhood as necessary.Homeless shelter: Volunteers needed one evening per month to assist and interact with a diverse group of people.
Health and Safety Instructor Volunteers needed to teach community as well as preschool and elementary school classes in CPR, First Aid, water safety, and other youth safety presentations. BabySitting Course Instructor Volunteers become certified to teach American Red Cross BabySitting courses to teenagers. Lifeguard Instructor Volunteers needed to teach American Red Cross lifesaving course. Water Safety Instructor Volunteers need to teach American Red Cross swimming and water safety courses. First Aid Team Volunteers are needed to help staff special events throughout the year. Advanced medical training is helpful but not required. Advanced Red Cross First Aid and CPR skills are necessary. Training is available.
	Blood Donor Recruiter Volunteers work with individuals, groups, and companies to schedule blood drives. Blood Mobile Worker Volunteers greet and register blood donors. Motor Service Volunteer Pick up and deliver units from a blood drive to the laboratory to be thoroughly tested and then sent to the hospital.
Armed Forces Caseworker Volunteers work with local members of the military and their families ensuring the delivery of emergency communications. International Tracing/Services Volunteers assist in international tracing for persons living overseas, in war-torn countries, who are looking for family members thought to living in our community.
	Grant Researching/Writing Volunteers needed to assist and work with the Fund Development Director in writing grants, etc. Speakers Volunteer speakers need to do presentations within the community. Publicity aide Volunteers need for computer data entry.
Pinch-Hitter Volunteer Volunteers available to help with unanticipated or irregular tasks as they arrive. Clerical Volunteers need to assist with bulk mailing, filing, and inventory etc. Maintenance Volunteers needed to help with routine maintenance duties. Stocking supplies and inventory at the shelter.
	Friendly Visitor Program Volunteers provide the gift of companionship to homebound senior citizens. Elderly Escort Program Volunteers accompany local residents to their doctor's appointments. Special Projects Volunteers needed to assist with various duties for fundraising and special events.