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Volunteer Opportunities for Young People

It's cool to help and here is how: Click the Red Cross services that sound interesting, and you'll see a list of the volunteer and community service opportunities most likely to appeal to you. Of course, you'll want more information, so we've provided a chapter locator to make it easier to get in touch with your local Red Cross.

Health & Safety Services
Educate others about HIV/AIDS. Teach younger kids how to swim. Learn first aid and CPR, and you'll be prepared for emergencies you never thought you'd face. Who knows? You could save a life someday. One high school student recently saved a friend's life on a camping trip just two weeks after he took a first aid course!

Disaster Services
House and apartment fires, hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, hazardous materials spills, air and train crashes, explosions. . .you name it, we're there when Help Can't Wait! You can help your community prevent and prepare for some disasters before they strike . . .and work in "the heart of the action" as a disaster relief volunteer. It's challenging, it's rewarding, and it may be for you!

International Services
We have a very serious mission--to ease human suffering whenever and wherever we find it. And, by helping people around the world when they're affected by war and disaster, the Red Cross promotes global understanding and peace. Put your idealism and enthusiasm to work, and you'll make a real difference in today's world.

Biomedical Services
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. We work hard to make sure that essential blood is available but, sometimes, blood is in short supply in many communities. Even if you can't give blood yourself, you can help others give the gift of life!

Military Members and Families
Working with members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families is a vital part of the work of the Red Cross. Many of our volunteers are young people from military families, themselves. How about you?

Community Services
Are you full of ideas? Do you enjoy tackling new projects? You can work with your local Red Cross to develop community service projects and programs that meet the special needs of your neighbors. It's a great way to make a difference!

Leadership Roles
At the American Red Cross, you can be a leader! Learn new skills, build your resume, and serve others through volunteering in leadership roles. Ask yourself what you'd like to do when you join the Red Cross. We have so many opportunities to choose from, you may want to try out several activities. You can give a little or a lot of your time. You know best what your special skills are . . .and your local Red Cross would love to meet you. Good luck! To locate the American Red Cross office nearest you in the United States, enter your zip code below.

Note: Not all volunteer opportunities may be available at all local Red Cross offices.

Educational and Training Opportunities for Young People

Interested in learning a lifesaving skill . . . knowing what to do when disaster strikes in your community . . . jump-starting job opportunities? Check out our varied educational and training opportunities by clicking on any service that appeals to you. There's something for everyone--and everyone's welcome!

Health & Safety Services
You could save a life someday--Red Cross courses include first aid and CPR, HIV/AIDS education, lifeguard training, and other important skills. (Don't picture yourself a hero? Neither did the 16-year-old who went hiking in the mountains with her best friend and ended up saving her life!)

Disaster Services
Learn how you can make sure your family and/or school ready when disaster strikes! Get trained to teach others to prevent, prepare for, and cope with disasters--or become a specially trained disaster volunteer.

International Services
The American Red Cross is part of a growing global movement. Learn about the principles that guide all Red Cross workers . . .and how you can put them into action. You can make a difference halfway across the world without ever leaving your own hometown!

Military Members and Families
Find out how to help members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families when personal emergencies arise.

Community Services
What are the important issues in your community? Your local Red Cross may offer learning opportunities on these topics . . . or you can work with your chapter to develop one that interests you and your friends.

Ask yourself what you'd like to do when you join the Red Cross. There are many opportunities that you can choose from. You can give a little or a lot of your time. You know best what your special skills are . . .and your local Red Cross would love to meet you. Call you local chapter and get involved. To locate the American Red Cross office nearest you in the United States, enter your zip code below

Note: Not all volunteer opportunities may be available at all local Red Cross offices.