Pee Dee News

This fall, please help us spread the word about our Fall into Service Recruitment Initiative. Communities across the country count on the Red Cross every day. The need remains critical and constant during the fall season. From helping people effected by disasters, like home fires and floods, to supporting the collection of lifesaving blood, volunteers can make a difference. Ninety percent of our workforce are volunteers who are inspired to give back. You can be a part of this effort by helping us spread the word to your network of local contacts.

Our five key positions that we are currently recruiting for are:

• Disaster Action Team:  As a Disaster Action Team volunteer, you can help comfort and support people in your community by meeting any immediate needs such as food, shelter, clothing or supplies and connecting them to long term recovery services. We supply all the training you need.   
• Shelter Service Associate: During large disasters, you can support the day-to-day activities within a shelter which may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information or other areas within a shelter. If the need arises, volunteers are asked to commit to multiple local shifts of 4-12 hours each. For those able to travel outside of their local area, a commitment of at least 14 consecutive days, working 8- or 12-hour shifts is required
• Disaster Health Services Team: During large disasters, you can use your professional skills as a licensed healthcare provider to deliver hands on care and education to shelter residents. Free online training will be provided and can count towards nursing continuing education units. If the need arises, volunteers are asked to commit to multiple local shifts of 4-12 hours each.
• Blood Donor Ambassador: Volunteer blood donor ambassadors ensure that blood donors have a pleasant and fulfilling experience, from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave. During a blood drive, whether you’re greeting donors, answering questions or thanking them for their donation, your courtesy and professionalism will create a favorable impression that encourages ongoing donor support.
• Blood Transportation Specialist: Volunteer Transportation Specialists deliver life-saving blood products from Red Cross distribution facilities to hospitals, using a Red Cross-owned vehicle. We need you to commit to 2-4 shifts per month (or more if you can!). Typical shifts are about 4 hours.

Monday-Thursday: 8A-5P

Friday: 8A-1P