Needs From: Lowcountry Volunteer Connections

Volunteer: We need disaster relief volunteers

Learn how you can become a Shelter Hero in your community.
With just a few hours of training, you can join a dedicated team of Red Cross volunteers ready to bring food, shelter, and comfort to your community when a hurricane or other disaster strikes.

Shelter heroes are part of a roster of American Red Cross volunteers who are trained and prepared to help their neighbors when a major catastrophe strikes. Your community needs compassionate people like you to meet that growing challenge. Be the help someone needs - get started today!

Expectations
1. Available at least once a year for 3 consecutive days to volunteer to help others in your community after a major disaster like a hurricane.*

2. Participate in training for roles to help people with emergency sheltering, meal delivery and other essentials before, during and after a disaster.

3. A personal drive to make your community stronger and safer for everyone in need.

Resources
1. The Red Cross provides in-person and virtual training for various disaster relief roles as a shelter volunteer.

2. Various connections to other Red Cross preparedness resources and lifesaving training
3. Help your community engage in its ability to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies

*During the application process a Red Cross representative will detail further expectations based on your volunteer position and be available to answer any questions you may have.

Agency: American Red Cross of the Lowcountry SC

Learn how you can become a Shelter Hero in your community.
With just a few hours of training, you can join a dedicated team of Red Cross volunteers ready to bring food, shelter, and comfort to your community when a hurricane or other disaster strikes.

Shelter heroes are part of a roster of American Red Cross volunteers who are trained and prepared to help their neighbors when a major catastrophe strikes. Your community needs compassionate people like you to meet that growing challenge. Be the help someone needs - get started today!

Expectations
1. Available at least once a year for 3 consecutive days to volunteer to help others in your community after a major disaster like a hurricane.*

2. Participate in training for roles to help people with emergency sheltering, meal delivery and other essentials before, during and after a disaster.

3. A personal drive to make your community stronger and safer for everyone in need.

Resources
1. The Red Cross provides in-person and virtual training for various disaster relief roles as a shelter volunteer.

2. Various connections to other Red Cross preparedness resources and lifesaving training
3. Help your community engage in its ability to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies

*During the application process a Red Cross representative will detail further expectations based on your volunteer position and be available to answer any questions you may have.

Agency: American Red Cross of the Lowcountry SC

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 29406

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Blood Services Transportation Specialist

Be there when a hospital calls for help! Deliver life-saving blood donations to local hospitals, assist our blood collections teams with supplies, and return blood products from various locations in the region, directly helping patients in need. Whether you prefer more flexible, on-demand opportunities or regularly scheduled shifts, our user-friendly mobile app makes it easy to pick up shifts that fit your schedule. This makes it perfect for those seeking a flexible volunteering experience. Join us as a volunteer driver and experience the joy of delivering hope and support to patients in need. Every trip you make brings life-saving blood products to local hospitals, allowing you to be a hero on your own terms!


Flexible Shifts: Enjoy the flexibility of on-demand or scheduled shifts, allowing you to pick up deliveries that fit your schedule.
Help save lives by transporting life-saving blood or blood products to local hospitals and sites within the region to help patients in need.
Stay connected using the Red Cross Delivers mobile app on your smartphone to efficiently navigate between delivery sites and quickly get blood products to customers in urgent need.
Lend a hand by collecting empty boxes and returning them to distribution sites as needed.
Support our mission by delivering essential supplies to blood collection sites as required.
Keep us organized by completing electronic documentation accurately.
Drive with care and represent the American Red Cross with pride and responsibility.

Qualifications
Ideal candidates live or work within 30 minutes of the distribution site, ensuring quick and efficient response times, preferred
Willingness to support the Red Cross mission, required
Valid state driver’s license and 3 years of licensed driving experience, required
Age 18+, required
Comfortable using smart phones and mobile apps, required
Ability to lift 45 lbs., required
Familiarity with geographic area and driving routes, required
Able to verify safe driving record (Note: An MVR check will be completed as a part of the interview process for this position), required
Current insurance and state registration if using personal vehicle, required
Successful completion of American Red Cross Transportation Specialist Training and Defensive Driving course and Red Cross Delivers Training, required
Development Opportunities
Gain valuable training/experience while providing an invaluable service to the community
Validate driving experience for resume
Provide a key link in the medical supply chain for patients in need of life-saving blood products
Opportunity to become a volunteer leader

Agency: American Red Cross of the Lowcountry SC

Be there when a hospital calls for help! Deliver life-saving blood donations to local hospitals, assist our blood collections teams with supplies, and return blood products from various locations in the region, directly helping patients in need. Whether you prefer more flexible, on-demand opportunities or regularly scheduled shifts, our user-friendly mobile app makes it easy to pick up shifts that fit your schedule. This makes it perfect for those seeking a flexible volunteering experience. Join us as a volunteer driver and experience the joy of delivering hope and support to patients in need. Every trip you make brings life-saving blood products to local hospitals, allowing you to be a hero on your own terms!


Flexible Shifts: Enjoy the flexibility of on-demand or scheduled shifts, allowing you to pick up deliveries that fit your schedule.
Help save lives by transporting life-saving blood or blood products to local hospitals and sites within the region to help patients in need.
Stay connected using the Red Cross Delivers mobile app on your smartphone to efficiently navigate between delivery sites and quickly get blood products to customers in urgent need.
Lend a hand by collecting empty boxes and returning them to distribution sites as needed.
Support our mission by delivering essential supplies to blood collection sites as required.
Keep us organized by completing electronic documentation accurately.
Drive with care and represent the American Red Cross with pride and responsibility.

Qualifications
Ideal candidates live or work within 30 minutes of the distribution site, ensuring quick and efficient response times, preferred
Willingness to support the Red Cross mission, required
Valid state driver’s license and 3 years of licensed driving experience, required
Age 18+, required
Comfortable using smart phones and mobile apps, required
Ability to lift 45 lbs., required
Familiarity with geographic area and driving routes, required
Able to verify safe driving record (Note: An MVR check will be completed as a part of the interview process for this position), required
Current insurance and state registration if using personal vehicle, required
Successful completion of American Red Cross Transportation Specialist Training and Defensive Driving course and Red Cross Delivers Training, required
Development Opportunities
Gain valuable training/experience while providing an invaluable service to the community
Validate driving experience for resume
Provide a key link in the medical supply chain for patients in need of life-saving blood products
Opportunity to become a volunteer leader

Agency: American Red Cross of the Lowcountry SC

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 29926

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Service To Armed Forces: Hero Care Network Regional Caseworker

Provide service at the Chapter or Hero Care Network Center:

Support the Red Cross mission of preventing and alleviating human suffering in the face of emergencies Maintain strict confidentiality of any case notes, names and other personal information in accordance with Red Cross policies Support and follow Service to Armed Forces (SAF) policies, procedures and protocols related to Red Cross client services Interview callers; coordinate requests for service to include recording all client info into the SAF Case Management System; perform outbound activities including: obtaining verifications; 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 Determine eligibility for Red Cross services by assessing client needs and providing appropriate service to clients including referrals to other agencies Make follow-up calls to military members and/or families to determine additional needs; log case notes. Acquire a working knowledge of local, state and federal resources aiding military members, families and veterans Maintain professionalism and conduct as stated in Red Cross policy

Agency: American Red Cross of the Lowcountry SC

Provide service at the Chapter or Hero Care Network Center:

Support the Red Cross mission of preventing and alleviating human suffering in the face of emergencies Maintain strict confidentiality of any case notes, names and other personal information in accordance with Red Cross policies Support and follow Service to Armed Forces (SAF) policies, procedures and protocols related to Red Cross client services Interview callers; coordinate requests for service to include recording all client info into the SAF Case Management System; perform outbound activities including: obtaining verifications; 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 Determine eligibility for Red Cross services by assessing client needs and providing appropriate service to clients including referrals to other agencies Make follow-up calls to military members and/or families to determine additional needs; log case notes. Acquire a working knowledge of local, state and federal resources aiding military members, families and veterans Maintain professionalism and conduct as stated in Red Cross policy

Agency: American Red Cross of the Lowcountry SC

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 29910

Allow Groups: No