Opportunities From: Montgomery County Volunteer Center

This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. Provide Follow up and Recovery Planning Services, including referrals, for individuals and households following regional events - primarily home fires.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct follow-up for clients within 72 hours of case being opened by Disaster Action Team or Caseworker. May also conduct Intake and provide Financial Assistance to qualified clients if case was not opened by DATConduct Follow-up and Recovery Planning Services.Provide Internal Referrals and External Referrals.Assist with problem-solving and advocacy upon requestUse RC Care to document services according to the Client Care Program Standards and Procedures and RC Care Job Tools. Services may be provided in person or virtually. Work with community recovery partners to plan for community recovery needs and long-term recovery activities. May also have a REC/CARE/SA GAP in addition to steady state role.

Qualifications

Willingness to comply with Red Cross COVID-19 policies for in-person volunteer activities. Preferred qualifications: Able to treat clients with care, comfort and concern.Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the American Red Cross.Demonstrated ability to work well in stressful situations and in a team-oriented setting.Demonstrated interest in learning about community resource organizations.Treats people equitably and works effectively with diverse populationsComfortable with technology Training Required: Disaster Cycle Services: An Overview RC Care: Caseworker Curriculum

Time Commitment Flexibility is required please: Minimum of 6-8 hours per week or more Availability 2-3 days of the week, flexible hours Monday through Friday preferred, some weekends

Minimum length of appointment: 1 year, renewable **Must be comfortable with computers and technology **Bi-lingual (Spanish-speaking) volunteers needed.  ** 

The Red Cross Club Coordinator serves as the Red Cross Unit Contact for the Club and is the person ensuring the link between the Club and the Chapter/Station/Blood Region in which the Club resides. Red Cross Club Coordinator supports and guides the Red Cross Club in its service engagement as well as informs the Club about opportunities at the local Red Cross unit level.

Key Responsibilities  

Manage 1-4 Clubs; Meet with Red Cross Club officers and Club Advisor/Sponsor at beginning of school year.Be available to attend Club meetings as necessary or requested by Club leaders or or arrange for attendance by other chapter leadership.Be available to attend Club events/activities and fundraisers as necessary or requested by Club leaders or arrange for attendance by other chapter leadership.Approve volunteer hours of Red Cross Club members in Volunteer Connection.Provide Club with guidance and resources to be successful.Provide Club with Brand Guidelines and style guidelines and provide guidance about the use of the brand.Integrate Club members into the activities of the local Red Cross unit.Provide Club members with volunteer opportunities through multiple lines of service.Create and maintain an environment where youth feel empowered to lead and mobilize peers in community service projects addressing local and global issues.

The American Red Cross seeks adult volunteers to serve as caseworkers, providing direct support to clients, helping veterans, active military and their families.

Caseworkers supporting military members and their families will: 

Interview callers and coordinate requests for service to include recording all client information in the case management system; determining eligibility for American Red Cross services; assessing client needs; and providing appropriate services to clients.  Perform outbound activities including obtaining verification, delivering messages, coordinating case management services with the jurisdictional chapter/station, and/or providing other follow-up actions needed for complete and timely client service. Understand and apply Red Cross and SAF policies consistently and correctly. Compose and deliver emergency communication messages to domestic and overseas locations.  Sends messages for delivery to deployment locations and ships at sea using military networks. Caseworkers collaborate with other caseworkers to meet client needs and ensure excellent customer service. Each caseworker will have a supervisor based on their area of service for ongoing guidance and support.

Qualifications:

-Provide excellent customer service both in face to face and phone settings
-Active listening skills
-Aptitude towards solving problems
-Comfortable working with diverse populations and maintaining a non-judgemental attitude
-Skilled in adapting to change, negotiating compromise, and tolerating ambiguity
-Ability to understand and respect the importance of client confidentiality
- Spanish language skills, preferred but not required

Time commitment varies with the volume of cases. 

This is a remote position, available all 7 days of the week. At least 2-3 hours per day between the hours of 10:00am-6:00pm, 2-3 days per week.  This position requires 16 + hours of training:   8 hours on-line (self -paced) and ask to complete with in two weeks   8 hours of virtual training broken into 4 trainings (2 hour blocks of time in the week day and can go as late as 7 pm).     We ask for 6 months of service. Once trained you may remain active based on mutual agreement. Caseworker status will be evaluated and renewed yearly based on performance.

 

Application Instructions:

1. Create a Red Cross ID.

2. Complete all steps of the application including uploading photo ID, authorizing a background check, and reviewing wavier forms.

3. Respond to an email from the Volunteer Services team to set up a brief phone interview

 

The American Red Cross seeks licensed mental health professionals to serve as volunteers with our team in Disaster Cycle Services.  We’re looking for compassionate and qualified people with a desire to provide Disaster Mental Health services to clients and Red Cross workers during preparedness, response, and recovery.  As a Disaster Mental Health volunteer, you would help to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies.

Volunteer Responsibilities:  As a Disaster Mental Health volunteer, you will:

Provide Disaster Mental Health interventions to clients impacted by a disaster; Help facilitate long-term recovery for clients impacted by a disaster; Support other disaster responders before, during and after disaster response using staff mental health strategies; Participate in relevant meetings and activities as a member of the Disaster Mental Health team; Assist in developing partnerships with local mental health agencies.

Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to treat people with respect under all circumstances and instill trust in others; Holds a master’s degree in mental health (at minimum) and holds a current, unencumbered license in a mental health profession; Comfortable using technology, including Microsoft Office Suite, video conferencing and internet search tools; Able to complete required Red Cross training.

Time Commitment:

Approximately 5-10 hours per month, flexible schedule; During times of a local disaster, time commitment may increase; Commitment of at least 6 months.

Purpose: Supports the maintenance, repairs and general upkeep of American Red Cross facilities and fleet at the Silver Spring, MD office.

Responsibilities:

Conduct regular inspections of buildings to identify repairs or maintenance needs;  Complete maintenance work orders for facilities in Chapter; serve as a local point of contact for maintenance service contractors to ensure their work is completed timely and efficiently; Perform general maintenance and repair work such as painting, electrical, plumbing and carpentry depending on individual skill and training; Assist with building safety orientations for new staff and volunteers and facility emergency drills; Ensure the regular inspection, maintenance, storage of documentation of several on-site vehicles. 

Qualifications:

Must be 18 years of age or older; Must be a licensed driver, with safe driving record; Able to lift and carry 40 pounds; Demonstrated strong mechanical and organizational skills; Able to provide compassionate and respectful leadership to others. COVID-19 vaccination required

The Executive Director of the American Red Cross of Montgomery, Howard and Frederick Counties seeks adult volunteer partners to serve as the face of the Red Cross in Montgomery County.

Purpose: Connect the American Red Cross to the Montgomery County community, helping to build capacity to deliver the local Red Cross mission.

Participate in local community events, sharing information and bringing relationships and resources to the Red Cross. Cultivate and steward external relationships with elected officials, local service clubs and community partners. Advocate, representing Red Cross volunteer and blood donation needs with Montgomery County.

Time Commitment:

Minimum of 10 hours per month, with flexibility for some weekday, weekend and evening availability a plus.

Qualifications:

A natural ‘connector’, able to connect the community needs with the American Red Cross. Demonstrated interest in promoting Red Cross opportunities and mission. A creative self-started who can successfully manage multiple tasks and priorities. Ability to work in a variety of roles, including those of consultant, collaborator, and administrator. Exceptional people skills, able to be sensitive to others and personally work well in stressful situations with a wide variety of people. Embrace diversity and inclusion and demonstrate understanding of the mission, vision, and seven fundamental principles of the American Red Cross.

 

Purpose: As an American Red Cross volunteer, assist with tasks in a clinical setting and support staff in a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities. Help enhance the morale of patients.

Responsibilities:

Deliver excellent customer service and positively impact patient and family experiences as an ambassador to the clinic. Specific duties vary, may include: Administrative tasks, answering phones, filing, data entry; Patient assistance, greeting, escorting, mobility assistance, information and referral; Surgical prep, runner, charting, and preparing patients. Maintain professionalism and confidentiality.

Qualifications:

Military Base access preferred; Must be 18 years of age; Must be a permanent resident or US citizen; COVID vaccination required; Must be willing to complete additional security clearance (could take several weeks to months); Good communication skills, including listening skills, customer service and administrative skills required; Able to work well with many different personality types; Able to stand and walk for long periods of time; Comfortable using the Metro as parking is not available at Walter Reed.

Time Commitment:

At least 4+ hours per week, for at least 1 year, Monday- Friday during business hours.

 

Application Instructions:

1. Create a Red Cross ID.

2. Complete all steps of the application including uploading photo ID, authorizing a background check, and reviewing wavier forms.

3. Respond to an email from the Volunteer Services team to set up a brief phone interview