This is the perfect opportunity for volunteers who want to support disaster response efforts when disaster strikes, but do not have the time for a consistent volunteer schedule. All Red Cross volunteer opportunities are scheduled based on the availability of the volunteer. Shelter volunteers are assigned to work in person in a Red Cross shelter before, during and/or after a disaster event. They complete tasks necessary for shelter operations and they interact with clients to ensure their needs are met. Shelter volunteers support the day-to-day activities within a shelter, which can include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information or other areas within a shelter. Training is required and the majority of training can be completed online. Fully trained shelter volunteers also have the opportunity to deploy to disasters across the state and nation to support large scale disasters in this role if they choose to do so.
Volunteers are encouraged to keep their availability up-to-date in our Volunteer Platform in preparation for disaster. When shelters are needed, volunteers are not committed to work, but are contacted and asked for their availability to support the shelter if that shelter is within 60 miles of their home address.
