Volunteers are the heart of the American Red Cross. You bring help and hope to those in need - offer shelter from the storm - and inspire by example ... around the block, around the country, and around the world.

The Red Cross needs your help. If you would like to volunteer for one of the following opportunities, please contact the Madison office at (973) 377-0455 or the Summit office at (908) 273-2076 to arrange an interview. Please note that all Red Cross volunteers must complete a background check prior to commencing volunteer service.

Blood Drives
Greet and register donors, serve refreshments. Training provided by American Red Cross Blood Services.

Disaster Response
Train to respond to local and national emergencies. Free training provided.
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Health and Safety Instructor
Volunteers teach health and safety skills to adults, youth and community groups. Classes are continually created, expanded and updated to meet community needs. Classes include: Babysitter Training, First Aid, CPR, AED, Lifeguarding, Water Safety and Adapted Aquatics.

Hospital Assistance
Chapter volunteers host ice cream socials and picnics and sew small personal items for patients at Lyons Veterans Administration Hospital and Morris View Nursing Home.

House and Grounds Maintenance
Provide routine maintenance or assist with special projects at the chapter offices.

Staff Aides
Help the chapter to run smoothly by answering telephones, registering people for classes, lending sick room equipment, assisting with mailings and providing clerical assistance.

Transportation
Volunteers drive ambulatory clients to medical appointments, rehabilitation and therapy sessions.