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Help Can't Wait: Become a Red Cross Volunteer
Current Volunteer Openings:
- Basic Aid Training (BAT) - Train basic first aid to Lincoln 4th graders.
Variable availability. October - December.
- First Aid Team - Provide medical care at community events.
Variable availability.
- Disaster Volunteer - Respond to volunteers locally and nationally as a Disaster Volunteer. Flexible availability. Day & Night Shifts.
- CPR/First Aid Instructor - Teach lifesaving classes.
- Clerical/General Volunteer - Clerical assistance, volunteer recognition, speaking/education opportunities. Variable availability. Day only.
- Communications
Volunteer - Web/print production and design, social media, event
volunteers. Variable availability, work from home.
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How to apply:
1.) Download an application. [Volunteer application (PDF)]
Fill out the form, save and then email the completed form to Sharon Kelly at kellysha@usa.redcross.org.
You may also print the PDF and return by mail or in person.
By Mail:
Volunteer Services
American Red Cross
P.O. Box 83267
Lincoln, NE 68501
In Person:
220 Oakcreek Drive (off of Sun Valley Blvd.)
2.) Complete your background check. Instructions for the background check can be found in the application file.
Background Checks
The American Red Cross has a policy requiring that all employees and volunteers with the American Red Cross pass a background check. As a Chapter of the national organization we are required to implement this policy. Instructions for completing the background check are located in the application file.
Volunteer Handbook
This guide features everything you need to know about being a Red Cross volunteer. Click here to download a copy.
Volunteers age 55+ are encouraged to join RSVP
RSVP is a volunteer program of the Lincoln Area Agency on Aging. RSVP
volunteers are 55 or older who volunteer in
Lincoln and Lancaster County. RSVP volunteers are eligible for special benefits and recognition. To join RSVP, contact Laurie at
(402) 441-7026 or lmcadams@ci.lincoln.ne.us.
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