Volunteer opportunities

The Henry County Chapter of the American Red Cross is looking for dedicated volunteers.
Being a Volunteer

It's not for money, It's not for fame,
It's not for any personal gain.
It's for the love of fellow man.
It's just to lend a helping hand.
It's just to give a tithe of self,
That's something you can't buy with wealth.


It's not for medals won with pride,
It's for that feeling deep inside.
It's that reward down in your heart,
It's that feeling that you've been a part
Of helping others far and near
That makes you be a volunteer

There are many ways in which you can be a Red Cross volunteer:

Health and Safety Services - Instructor

Blood Mobile worker

Disaster Action Team (local disasters)

DSHR (Disaster Services Human Resources) the National Disaster Response Team



To be a Local Disaster Services volunteer there are only 3 requirements:
1. CPR/First Aid certified ( if you are not, we can train you)
2. Take Introduction to Disaster Services
3. Take the Damage Assessment Class, then as you work with us you can take classes in other areas of Disaster Response that interest you.
These classes will be offered at no cost to Disaster Volunteers

To join the DSHR System (National Response Team), there are a few more requirements depending on what function you are working with.

There are many to choose from depending on your skills, background, and interests.
These are broken into Direct Services, and Indirect Services.

Direct Services
Damage Assessment
Mass Care
Family Services
Disaster Health Services
Disaster Mental Health Services


Indirect Services
Logistics
Administration
Accounting
Communications

To find out more about the opportunities please contact the office at 419-592-4806, or email us