Over one thousand Mid-Michigan residents volunteer with the American Red Cross. Volunteers work directly with people. They serve our communities — helping people in emergencies, supporting blood drives, teaching first aid and CPR, delivering emergency messages to military personnel, and so much more. Our volunteers also serve as board and committee members, and provide behind-the-scenes support.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, complete the online volunteer form and a representative from the Chapter will contact you.

Click here for a list of volunteer leadership positions. Other volunteer positions are described below.

• Office Help: need general office assistance, answering phones, scheduling trainings, and other office duties.                                    

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

• Office Help: Need help with data entry; requires some analysis; mornings or afternoons four hours per week.
• Instructors: Need trainers certified in CPR, First Aid and AED to teach courses; must also take the Red Cross training for trainer's course. 

DISASTER SERVICES:

• Community Disaster Education Presenters: Public speaking skills needed to give presentations to school groups, community and business organizations on disaster preparedness.
• Services to Armed Forces Caseworkers: Need help to cover Monday and Thursday afternoons to answer and process emergency calls from military families; also someone who can substitute on an as needed basis.
• International Humanitarian Services (Social Services): Work with international refugees and immigrants to complete message and tracing requests; also to give presentations on international Red Cross topics two hours per week.
• Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) Hosts: Inform recruits and their families about services provided by the American Red Cross weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

MID-MICHIGAN FOOD BANK:

• Driver: 24 foot truck. Semi-drivers require a Commercial/Chauffeur Driver’s License (CDL). Pick up and deliver food. Some Saturdays available too.
• Driver: Semi-truck driver. Pick up and drop off food. Requires CDL Class A License.
• Driver: Drive Mobile Food Pantry semi to another county. Tractor/trailer­­ CDL Class A License is needed.
• Regular Drivers: anyone who can drive a 14 ft truck to bring in food from food drives.
• Food Stamp Outreach: Help people with the online application process to receive food assistance benefits. Can be done over the phone or at community events.
• Office Help: Help with filing, copying, greeting clients, mailings, answering phones/taking messages, using basic office machines (fax, copier, telephone, etc.).  Hours: 9am - 12 or 12-3:30pm, two or three days a week
• Fork Lift (Hi-Lo) Driver: Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Special license required.)
• Box Maker: Easy, not strenuous. Need to assemble and carry light weight empty boxes. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Groups: Group of volunteers to help sort food during the week. (Mon.-Fri.)

If you are interested in any of the MMFB volunteer opportunities, please contact Kathe Smith at (517) 702-3358.

SWITCHBOARD:  

The chapter office needs help with Monday afternoons 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Thursday mornings from 8:20 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please contact Natalie McIntyre at (517) 702-3107

VISIBILITY TEAM/COMMITTEE

Members represent the American Red Cross, Mid-Michigan Chapter at a variety of community events. They drive the Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) in parades (certification required), man booths, attend fairs, give presentations, and talk with groups such as churches, schools, Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary, etc. You meet new friends and let everyone know how happy it makes us to be a part of the American Red Cross through the Mid-Michigan Chapter.

REGISTER WITH THE MICHIGAN VOLUNTEER REGISTRY During a time of crisis, many people want to volunteer their time, making coordination more difficult. Advanced registration of volunteers provides organizations immediate access to qualified and credentialed personnel during a time of emergency. Register at www.mivolunteerregistry.org, to make yourself available to help various agencies in the event of a major disaster.

Contact Natalie with questions and to RSVP at 517-484-7461 or nmcintyre@midmichiganredcross.org.