Needs From: Baltimore County Volunteers

Volunteer: Volunteer at Red Cross Blood Drives!!

The American Red Cross is looking for compassionate volunteers to support community blood drives. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. They may be a patient battling cancer or Sickle-Cell, an accident or burn victim, heart surgery or organ transplant patient.

The American Red Cross supplies 40 % of this country's blood supply. Blood Donor Ambassadors provide excellent and enthusiastic customer service to enhance the blood donor experience. They engage with the blood donor to promote blood donation and set the stage for a long-term commitment to regular blood donations.

Blood Donor Ambassadors:

Greet donors and explain the donation process as necessary; Assist donor with sign-in, current and upcoming donor promotions as needed; Monitor and report possible adverse post-donation physical reactions to collection staff; Provide customer service in Hospitality Area and thank donors for their contribution.

Time Commitment:

5-10 hours Monthly

Qualifications:

Must be age 16+;  Able to display professionalism and strong communications skills; Comfortable working in a diverse and inclusive environment;  Able to regularly commit to schedule, arrive punctually;Have reliable transportation to work site; Comfortable with basic technology.

How to Get Started:

Create a Red Cross volunteer accountComplete the volunteer application, including the background check authorization.After you've submitted your application, contact nicole.vega2@redcross.org so we can guide you through the next steps.

Agency: American Red Cross of National Capital & Greater Chesapeake

The American Red Cross is looking for compassionate volunteers to support community blood drives. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. They may be a patient battling cancer or Sickle-Cell, an accident or burn victim, heart surgery or organ transplant patient.

The American Red Cross supplies 40 % of this country's blood supply. Blood Donor Ambassadors provide excellent and enthusiastic customer service to enhance the blood donor experience. They engage with the blood donor to promote blood donation and set the stage for a long-term commitment to regular blood donations.

Blood Donor Ambassadors:

Greet donors and explain the donation process as necessary; Assist donor with sign-in, current and upcoming donor promotions as needed; Monitor and report possible adverse post-donation physical reactions to collection staff; Provide customer service in Hospitality Area and thank donors for their contribution.

Time Commitment:

5-10 hours Monthly

Qualifications:

Must be age 16+;  Able to display professionalism and strong communications skills; Comfortable working in a diverse and inclusive environment;  Able to regularly commit to schedule, arrive punctually;Have reliable transportation to work site; Comfortable with basic technology.

How to Get Started:

Create a Red Cross volunteer accountComplete the volunteer application, including the background check authorization.After you've submitted your application, contact nicole.vega2@redcross.org so we can guide you through the next steps.

Agency: American Red Cross of National Capital & Greater Chesapeake

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 21215

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: American Red Cross Disaster Action Team (DAT) Trainee!

When families in our community face unexpected emergencies, most often home fires, our Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteers are the compassionate first presence they meet. DAT volunteers provide comfort, guidance, and reassurance during someone's most difficult moments.

If you're someone who enjoys helping others, working as part of a supportive team, and bringing calm to stressful situations, this role may be a wonderful fit.

What You'll Do as a DAT Responder:

Be part of a caring team that responds to local emergencies.Serve in rotating & on-call shifts (about 24 hours/month, broken into 6-hour blocks).Respond to local incidents—such as home fires—during your on-call time.Meet with impacted families in person and help them access immediate necessities and Red Cross support.Work alongside your team to determine what additional help may be needed.

What Makes Someone a Great Fit:

A calm, respectful, and compassionate presence with people from all walks of life.Comfortable using a computer for simple tasks like email, online training, and video calls.Able to adapt to changing situations while staying focused on helping others.Has reliable transportation.Must be 18 or older.

How to Get Started:

Create a Red Cross volunteer accountComplete the volunteer application, including the background check authorization.After you've submitted your application, contact nicole.vega2@redcross.org so we can guide you through the next steps.

Agency: American Red Cross of National Capital & Greater Chesapeake

When families in our community face unexpected emergencies, most often home fires, our Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteers are the compassionate first presence they meet. DAT volunteers provide comfort, guidance, and reassurance during someone's most difficult moments.

If you're someone who enjoys helping others, working as part of a supportive team, and bringing calm to stressful situations, this role may be a wonderful fit.

What You'll Do as a DAT Responder:

Be part of a caring team that responds to local emergencies.Serve in rotating & on-call shifts (about 24 hours/month, broken into 6-hour blocks).Respond to local incidents—such as home fires—during your on-call time.Meet with impacted families in person and help them access immediate necessities and Red Cross support.Work alongside your team to determine what additional help may be needed.

What Makes Someone a Great Fit:

A calm, respectful, and compassionate presence with people from all walks of life.Comfortable using a computer for simple tasks like email, online training, and video calls.Able to adapt to changing situations while staying focused on helping others.Has reliable transportation.Must be 18 or older.

How to Get Started:

Create a Red Cross volunteer accountComplete the volunteer application, including the background check authorization.After you've submitted your application, contact nicole.vega2@redcross.org so we can guide you through the next steps.

Agency: American Red Cross of National Capital & Greater Chesapeake

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 21215

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: American Red Cross Disaster Shelter Resident Transition Responder

Are you someone who enjoys listening, offering guidance, and helping others take the next step forward? The Shelter Resident Transition (SRT) volunteer plays a key role during disaster relief operations by supporting shelter residents as they plan their path toward safe, stable housing after a disaster.

In this role, volunteers meet one-on-one with individuals and families staying in Red Cross shelters. You’ll help them understand what resources are available, identify any obstacles they may be facing, and work with them to create a simple, personalized plan for moving from the shelter to a more sustainable living situation.

Your support helps people regain a sense of control during one of the most difficult moments of their lives. By offering compassion, patience, and steady guidance, you make it possible for households to transition more quickly and confidently toward recovery.

This is a meaningful opportunity for volunteers who appreciate direct human connection, thoughtful problem-solving, and being part of a mission-driven team committed to alleviating suffering after disaster.

Agency: American Red Cross of National Capital & Greater Chesapeake

Are you someone who enjoys listening, offering guidance, and helping others take the next step forward? The Shelter Resident Transition (SRT) volunteer plays a key role during disaster relief operations by supporting shelter residents as they plan their path toward safe, stable housing after a disaster.

In this role, volunteers meet one-on-one with individuals and families staying in Red Cross shelters. You’ll help them understand what resources are available, identify any obstacles they may be facing, and work with them to create a simple, personalized plan for moving from the shelter to a more sustainable living situation.

Your support helps people regain a sense of control during one of the most difficult moments of their lives. By offering compassion, patience, and steady guidance, you make it possible for households to transition more quickly and confidently toward recovery.

This is a meaningful opportunity for volunteers who appreciate direct human connection, thoughtful problem-solving, and being part of a mission-driven team committed to alleviating suffering after disaster.

Agency: American Red Cross of National Capital & Greater Chesapeake

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 21215

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Disaster Mental Health Services Team Member (licensed health care professional)

Disaster Mental Health Services Team Members are essential to the Red Cross and our ability to respond across the country to large scale disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires.  Events that impact entire communities.

This position requires that the volunteer hold a current, unencumbered professional license: LCSW, Psychiatric Nurses, Professional Counselors, School Counselor/Phycologist (Master's degree).


The purpose of the opportunity is to assist those impacted by disaster in their immediate needs regarding mental health care. Volunteers support the emotional health of individuals, families communities, and Red Cross workers through the use of disaster mental health interventions. 

Disaster Mental Health Services Team Members can also provide care for shelter clients locally or deployed to other regions during large scale disasters. A disaster mental health services deployment is for 10 days. 

Time Commitment:

During normal operations the time commitment is about 4 hours per month after initial training. For those who volunteer to support a large-scale disaster, the time commitment will increase and can be 8-10 hours per day, multiple days (10 days if they deploy to another region).

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.

Agency: American Red Cross of National Capital & Greater Chesapeake

Disaster Mental Health Services Team Members are essential to the Red Cross and our ability to respond across the country to large scale disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires.  Events that impact entire communities.

This position requires that the volunteer hold a current, unencumbered professional license: LCSW, Psychiatric Nurses, Professional Counselors, School Counselor/Phycologist (Master's degree).


The purpose of the opportunity is to assist those impacted by disaster in their immediate needs regarding mental health care. Volunteers support the emotional health of individuals, families communities, and Red Cross workers through the use of disaster mental health interventions. 

Disaster Mental Health Services Team Members can also provide care for shelter clients locally or deployed to other regions during large scale disasters. A disaster mental health services deployment is for 10 days. 

Time Commitment:

During normal operations the time commitment is about 4 hours per month after initial training. For those who volunteer to support a large-scale disaster, the time commitment will increase and can be 8-10 hours per day, multiple days (10 days if they deploy to another region).

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.

Agency: American Red Cross of National Capital & Greater Chesapeake

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 21215

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Home Fire Campaign Team Member

Purpose:  Save lives by installing smoke alarms and educating residents about home fire risk by providing home-safety checklists and creating home escape plans! The Red Cross responds to an average of more than 60,000 disasters, 90% are home fires. With partners, we are working to help reduce death and injuries from home fires in high-risk communities. Take the lead and join our Sound the Alarm program. Help people prepare for when disasters occur.

Responsibilities: As a Sound The Alarm Team Member, you will:

Serve on a team of volunteers to conduct monthly Home Fire Campaign activities including home smoke alarm installation and fire-safety education; events typically are held on Saturday mornings. Serve on a team of volunteers to complete scheduled home smoke alarm installations, currently supporting Tuesday appointments. Engage in projects such as Home Fire Campaign events, meeting with partners to build relationships, conducting inventory, supporting reporting efforts and procuring or receiving preparedness supplies.

Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to treat people with respect under all circumstances and instill trust in others; Able to follow and implement requests received from supervisors with little to no supervision, required; Able to adapt to change, negotiate compromise and tolerate ambiguity, honest, forward looking and competent; Successfully clear a standard background check and Must be 16 years of age or older.

Time Commitment:

Time Commitment of approximately 5-6 hours per month; Must have a flexible schedule to include some daytime, mostly weekend hours. Commitment of at least 1 year.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.

Agency: American Red Cross of National Capital & Greater Chesapeake

Purpose:  Save lives by installing smoke alarms and educating residents about home fire risk by providing home-safety checklists and creating home escape plans! The Red Cross responds to an average of more than 60,000 disasters, 90% are home fires. With partners, we are working to help reduce death and injuries from home fires in high-risk communities. Take the lead and join our Sound the Alarm program. Help people prepare for when disasters occur.

Responsibilities: As a Sound The Alarm Team Member, you will:

Serve on a team of volunteers to conduct monthly Home Fire Campaign activities including home smoke alarm installation and fire-safety education; events typically are held on Saturday mornings. Serve on a team of volunteers to complete scheduled home smoke alarm installations, currently supporting Tuesday appointments. Engage in projects such as Home Fire Campaign events, meeting with partners to build relationships, conducting inventory, supporting reporting efforts and procuring or receiving preparedness supplies.

Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to treat people with respect under all circumstances and instill trust in others; Able to follow and implement requests received from supervisors with little to no supervision, required; Able to adapt to change, negotiate compromise and tolerate ambiguity, honest, forward looking and competent; Successfully clear a standard background check and Must be 16 years of age or older.

Time Commitment:

Time Commitment of approximately 5-6 hours per month; Must have a flexible schedule to include some daytime, mostly weekend hours. Commitment of at least 1 year.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.

Agency: American Red Cross of National Capital & Greater Chesapeake

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 21215

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Disaster Health Services Team Member (licensed health care professional)

Disaster Health Services Team Members are essential to the Red Cross and our ability to respond across the country to large scale disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires.  Events that impact entire communities.

This position requires that the volunteer hold a current, unencumbered professional license: (RN, LPN, EMT, MD, DO, PA, PN, APRN)

 

The purpose of the opportunity is to assist those impacted by disaster in their immediate needs regarding health care: help replace medications, medical equipment, or supplies lost to the disaster, provide education, and conduct health assessments to determine if a higher level of care is needed.

Disaster Health Services Team Members can also provide hands on care for shelter clients locally or deployed to other regions during large scale disasters. A disaster health services deployment is for 10 days. 

Time Commitment: During normal operations the time commitment is about 4 hours per month after initial training. For those who volunteer to support a large-scale disaster, the time commitment is 8-12 hours per day, multiple days (10 days if they deploy to another region).

Agency: American Red Cross of National Capital & Greater Chesapeake

Disaster Health Services Team Members are essential to the Red Cross and our ability to respond across the country to large scale disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires.  Events that impact entire communities.

This position requires that the volunteer hold a current, unencumbered professional license: (RN, LPN, EMT, MD, DO, PA, PN, APRN)

 

The purpose of the opportunity is to assist those impacted by disaster in their immediate needs regarding health care: help replace medications, medical equipment, or supplies lost to the disaster, provide education, and conduct health assessments to determine if a higher level of care is needed.

Disaster Health Services Team Members can also provide hands on care for shelter clients locally or deployed to other regions during large scale disasters. A disaster health services deployment is for 10 days. 

Time Commitment: During normal operations the time commitment is about 4 hours per month after initial training. For those who volunteer to support a large-scale disaster, the time commitment is 8-12 hours per day, multiple days (10 days if they deploy to another region).

Agency: American Red Cross of National Capital & Greater Chesapeake

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 21215

Allow Groups: No