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SO MANY WAYS TO VOLUNTEER...
What interests you?
Community Services
Blood Services
Emergency Services
Service to the Armed Forces
Health & Safety Services
Public Relations
General Administration
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Meals on Wheels / Meals at Home Volunteer
Bring nutritious meals to homebound elderly who are unable to prepare meals for themselves. Meals are delivered in the greater Princeton area or in Hamilton-Trenton. Delivery takes place 11am-12:30pm.
BLOOD SERVICES
Blood Services Volunteer
Blood services volunteers welcome donors at blood drives. They assist them through the registration process; provide refreshments, ensuring that donors feel healthy before they leave the blood drive; and thank them for their life-saving donation.
Host a Blood Drive
Every day someone in your community needs blood. The American Red Cross is responsible for the collection and testing of over half the nation's blood supply. Every 56 days, your office, school or place of worship could save lives!
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Disaster Action Team (DAT) – Local Disasters
Disaster Action Team volunteers respond to local disasters such as single-family or multi-unit fires, “hazmat” incidents and floods. They provide basic financial assistance and referrals to disaster victims, open shelters as needed, and provide canteen services to disaster victims and emergency services workers.
National Disaster Responders
National disaster responders are part of the American Red Cross Nationwide Disaster Response System. Disaster assignments are available to those volunteers active in their local chapter and are typically three weeks in duration. The Red Cross provides funds to cover travel, lodging and meals while on assignment. Jobs within the DSHR system include Sheltering, Feeding, Community Relations, Disaster Assessment, Emergency response Vehicle (ERV) driver, Client Casework, Computer Networking and Operations, Bulk Distribution, Facilities, Health Services, Mental Health Services, Financial and Statistical Information Management, and Communications and Marketing.
Disaster Dispatcher
Disaster dispatchers provide the critical link between the public/emergency services personnel and theChapter during after-hours when the office is closed. The Dispatcher handles calls and dispatches volunteers and/or on-call staff.
Disaster Health Services (DHS)
DHS volunteers meet the disaster-related health needs of victims by providing direct services in person, via telephone, or by providing consultation to Disaster Responders. DHS volunteers provide assistance in shelters, administer first aid and provide referrals for clients, Red Cross volunteers and staff.
Disaster Mental Health Services (DMH)
Disaster Mental Health volunteers provide psychological first aid, assessment and referrals for the disaster-related needs of victims, emergency responders, and Red Cross volunteers and staff. DMH volunteers also help staff shelters and provide direct assistance and referrals should additional services be required.
Community Disaster Education (CDE) Facilitator
CDE facilitators provide disaster preparedness information to community groups through presentations, informational materials and community outreach.
SERVICE TO THE ARMED FORCES
SAF Support Group
SAF Support Group volunteers assist with service member deployment and homecoming events, attend family events scheduled by the military, and inform service members and their families about the role of the Red Cross in providing emergency communications support to the military. SAF volunteers also send donations from the community to service members deployed overseas.
HEALTH & SAFETY SERVICES
First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor
First Aid, CPR/AED instructors teach First Aid, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillation to individuals in our community.
Swim Instructor Aide
The American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program is a comprehensive training program that teaches people to swim and helps them be safe in, on or around the water. The program includes swimming courses for all age groups and abilities. Instructor aides work with certified Water Safety Instructors to conduct these courses.
Adapted Aquatics Swim Instructor Aide
Volunteers help teach swimming skills to individuals in our community with disabilities. Assist in teaching water safety and how to swim, all with the emphasis on having fun.
Babysitter’s Training Instructor
Babysitter’s Training Instructors teach the Babysitter’s Training Course to youth between the ages of 11 and 15. This program teaches future babysitters how to interview for a babysitting job, perform first aid, choose safe and age appropriate toys and games, diapering techniques, how to handle bedtime issues, having a safe babysitting experience and more.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Volunteer writers and photographers assist the PR department with special events and special interest stories for website and newsletters.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
General Administration volunteers’ responsibilities may include answering phones, completing mailings, data entry, assembling course materials, and engaging in special short- and long-term projects.
For more information contact:
Joelle Piercy, Coordinator of Youth, Volunteer & Blood Services
609-951-2123, piercyj@usa.redcross.org
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