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VOLUNTEER CLASSIFIEDS
 
Experience from any of the positions mentioned here
will look GREAT in your resume!!
 
Be part of a wonderful volunteer team!
                            
Leadership Opportunities
 
(Leadership Team Volunteer Positions in the Red Cross office.
Executive level positions, but don't be shy to apply!)

 

CHAIR OF VOLUNTEERS

 

This executive level position chair person is responsible for running the volunteer program. Tasks include amongst others to find placements, placing volunteers, keeping the relationships with the departments good and also keeping the system running smoothly.

 

If you are outgoing personality, are good with people and tidious with your work ethics, this is the job for you!  The position is rewarding, and will be great in your resume!

 

 

HOSPITAL VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

 
Coordinator places volunteers in the hospital and in the clinics according to their skills
 and experience, depending on what each department may need.
 
Please be positive, supportive and possess good organizational skills. Minimum of 3 half days per week are required to make sure the volunteers get the help they may need.  
 
If you would like to be in the middle of the hospital making sure
the positions are filled with happy volunteers, apply today!

 

 

MARKETING CHAIR

Keep your skills up! In this Chair position you can accomplish great publicity for everything related to American Red Cross on this island. Some of the tasks include keeping the electronic media updated, organizing marketing campaigns for events and functions, reaching the community with the info tables, purchasing give aways (extra fun part: get to do online shopping and browse catalogues!), and making sure the printed materials are representing

Red Cross within the brand guidelines yet being design balanced.

 

Having knowledge of MS Word and Publisher, as well as some knowledge of

any photo tweaking program are greatly appreciated.

Be in the mix of everything, and keep everyone posted!

 

 

IT CHAIR 

Please help us in the Red Cross office with our electronic goofs we do! We would need you only now and then, not all the time.  We will look up to you, adore you and give you our never ending gratitude. Pretty please, you with real world IT experience? 

 

 

DENTAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR
 
This position is to coordinate American Red Cross with the dental training program we have with 3rd Dental Battalion. We offer this course twice a year, for which we receive lots of applications. We need you making sure we got everything going as planned!  The application process is going on this fall during September. 
 
 
CASEWORKER CHAIR
 
As a Service to the Armed Forces station, we initiate and deliver American Red Cross messages in case of serious injury, accidents, birth, death and any other kind of emergencies that military members and their families face. Caseworker assists staff in providing casework services to clients, to include initiating and delivering ARC messages. Main part of work consists of calling unit adjutant of the service member, following up on cases, initiating cases on behalf of service members and spouses. 

To be successful caseworker, you should have an ability to relate well with others, maintain strict confidentiality, be accurate with communications and have good computer skills

This is not every day job, but commitment of four or more hours at least once a week, preferably more if you see the work load needing more attendance. 
  
 
                       Volunteer Opportunities 
 
MARKETING ASSISTANT
Assist Marketing Chair in the fun and challenging task of marketing the Red Cross services and functions to our military community in FB, Website, Radio and other electronic means. No need to be in daily, but to commit minimum of two days a week, few hours at time. Before big events more involvement may be required. Some experience in Publisher and Word preferred, ability to tweak photos in any photo fixing program greatly appreciated, as well as a way with the words. 
 
CASEWORKER
Provides follow up on Red Cross emergency communication messages (ECM). 
Needed Monday through Friday. On the job & online training available.
 
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS WORKER
Promotes disaster preparedness in the community and responds to disasters. NEO and Military exercises included. Volunteers needed for days, evenings and weekends.
 
INSTRUCTORS 
Must be available for one day on a weekend per two year period when it fits your own schedule to teach CPR and First Aid to the community. Possibility of teaching classes during workdays also! Requires 3 full days of comprehensive Red Cross training, which is currently available. Tuition reimbursable after three classes taught. Paid positions available in USA. 
 
EVENT ASSISTANT 
Be part of the team! Assist staff with conducting Red Cross Events such as fundraisers and Appreciation Ceremonies. Experience with organizing an event is desirable, but not required. 

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS AT THE LESTER NAVAL HOSPITAL
You must complete the initial Red Cross orientation at the Camp Foster Red Cross office PRIOR to going to the hospital. Then complete the Red Cross hospital orientation and several required courses. Most of the positions available are administrative in nature. If you are a nurse or other licensed professional or have a degree in the medical field more opportunities are open to you.