The vital work of the American Red Cross is made possible by people like you, who learn how good it can feel to lend a helping hand. Red Cross “everyday heroes” come from all walks of life. They’re all ages. Everyone has something special to offer . . . including you. Whether it is a few hours a week or a few hours a month, the Red Cross depends on the volunteers who constitute 97 percent of its total work force to provide humanitarian services where, and when, ever they are needed.
The American Red Cross is an organization of volunteers ~ neighbor helping neighbor in our community. The West Bend Chapter encourages you to become a volunteer, serving the community in a way meaningful to you. There are a variety of opportunities for volunteers to donate their time and skills at the West Bend Chapter:
Community Disaster Preparedness
Disaster Action Team
Disaster Services Human Resources Member
Health and Safety Instructor
Health and Safety Services Specialist
Medical Transportation Driver
Office Partner
Community Disaster Preparedness
Educating the community about disaster preparedness is a primary objective of the American Red Cross. CDE volunteers staff displays and distribute emergency preparedness literature at community events, speak to community and civic organizations and participate in other activities that help our community learn to prepare for disaster. Disaster preparedness is an important part of relieving the suffering that an unprepared community will experience in a disaster. Training, on-going support and resources are available to CDE volunteers.
Disaster Action Team
DAT members respond to disasters, such as house fires, that cause human suffering and provide assistance to alleviate immediate needs such as food, shelter and clothing. Their services are activated by calls from fire departments, the Sheriff’s department, and other emergency response professionals.
Disaster Services Human Resources Member
DSHR volunteers are a part of the National Red Cross database of volunteers that are specially trained and asked to participate in national disaster assignments, such as large hurricanes or severe flooding, all across the United States. Localized disaster experience and specialized training are pre-requisites for DSHR membership.
Health and Safety Instructor
Instructors provide safety training to the businesses, youth groups and other community members. Instructors can specialize in teaching first aid, CPR , AED (automated external defibrillators) for lay responders or professionals, and Babysitter’s Training. Instructor training is provided and ranges from 12-30 hours depending on the type of courses you chose to teach..
Health and Safety Services Specialist
Become a Specialist in providing important health and safety education to our community. Whether you prefer working with people, equipment or on a computer (or maybe a little of each!) there is an important job for you in Health and Safety Services.
Medical Transportation Driver
Volunteers who like driving and have good driving records can transport clients to and from medical appointments within the greater Milwaukee area. A Red Cross vehicle is available to transport clients once certain training requirements are met.
Office Partners
Answering the phone, filing, computer data entry and stamping brochures are just a few of the tasks essential to the functioning of the West Bend Chapter.
Volunteers are the American Red Cross, and the Red Cross truly values its volunteers!
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