There are many opportunities to serve as a volunteer for the American Red Cross of Greater Chattanooga. Below is a listing of just some of the opportunities!

Response/Disaster Services

International Services
Serve as a caseworker in helping International Services to reunite family members separated by large-scale disasters and war related events. Assist in community outreach to educate the public about these services

Disaster Action Team (DAT)
Provide direct assistance to disaster clients by meeting their immediate, basic needs food, housing, clothing and other necessities

Shelter Operations (Mass Care)
Set up and operate shelters to house and feed clients displaced by disaster

Canteen Operations (Mass Care)
Provide clients, public service workers and emergency responders with necessary beverage and snack services during disasters

Client Caseworkers
Help identify the immediate disaster-caused needs of individuals and families impacted by disasters; provide emergency food, clothing and housing; provide financial, counseling, and health-related services and assistance and reunification or welfare information

Disaster Health Services (Nursing Opportunities)
Assists in meeting the disaster-related emergency health needs of individuals or families such as lost or destroyed medications, eyeglasses, dentures, health equipment and health recovery information; provides basic health care on a disaster relief operation for Red Cross volunteers and employees

Disaster Mental Health
Identifies and meets the immediate disaster-related mental health needs of individuals and families impacted by disasters by delivering mental health services and counseling directly to clients and by assisting local community mental health providers in meeting the emotional needs of affected individuals, families, and communities

Community Disaster Education
Get trained to give presentations to outside agencies and community groups in preparation for various types of emergencies and disasters

Youth Programs

Youth Advisors
Serve as liaisons between the Red Cross chapter/district office and a Red Cross Youth Club, by assisting youth with club activities and weekly meetings. Youth Advisors will guide youth members in promoting the American Red Cross and serving their communities.

Health and Safety

Health and Safety Instructors
Teach classes in first aid, CPR, water safety, and health education

Community Outreach Associate
Represent the Red Cross at events to educate and recruit members from the community to become volunteers

Recruitment Associate
Assist with recruitment and management of new volunteers