Volunteers

Our vital work is made possible by people like you. No matter your interests, skills or schedule, you can make a significant contribution to your community. Find out how rewarding giving your time and efforts can be. Get involved with the American Red Cross of the Tri-States.

The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by its volunteers. Volunteers play a vital role in fulfilling the Red Cross mission of preparedness, prevention, and response to emergencies. American Red Cross of the Tri-States volunteers make it possible for us to service five counties in the area of Health & Safety and Response & Emergency Communication. They also provide administrative office support. In addition to these primary roles, our dedicated volunteers participate in special events that help the Chapter raise funds, provide community awareness, and promote safety!

Our goal is to match volunteers with positions that match his or her skills and interests.

Volunteer Opportunities:

For more information, contact us at (563) 583-6451 or fill out a volunteer application online.

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AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps is a federally funded initiative often referred to as the "domestic Peace Corps." AmeriCorps team members work as trained American Red Cross instructors and provide free, on-going health, safety and disaster education to under-served communities.

Commitment
Participants must commit one year to the program and attend specific training sessions throughout the year. Participants must be committed to serving the community.

Financial Rewards
As a full-time member you earn a stipend of $9,600, an education award of $4,725, health insurance, and childcare. As a part-time member, you earn a stipend of $5,082 and an education award of $2,363. The education award may be used to pay for future schooling or to repay student loans. Financial rewards are subject to change.

Registration
You can apply to become an AmeriCorps member online through a national website, www.americorps.org. It is free and easy to register. You will need to identify that you are applying for an American Red Cross program (which can be done by searching by program name).

For more information, please contact the Red Cross at (563) 583-6451.

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Internships

Are you looking for a unique opportunity that will help you learn new skills, gain experience in a number of different fields and help people all at the same time? The American Red Cross of the Tri-States has many unpaid internships available for post-secondary students and those who will be enrolling soon. We will work with you to help you meet time commitment, length of service and academic requirements.

The many benefits of Red Cross internships include:

• Internships carefully tailored to meet the academic needs of students
• Assignments that give satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment in a variety of decision-making areas
• Clear objectives and variety in tasks
• Close partnerships developed between students and supervisors to ensure the objectives of the students’ learning contract are met.

A cover letter, resume, reference check and interview process is required. Not all internships are available at all times. Early application is strongly encouraged! After your cover letter, resume and references are received, you will be contacted to discuss what type of internship position is the best “fit.”

Thank you for your interest in internship opportunities. Please feel free to contact Michelle Kennicott at (563) 583-6451 ext. 306 or michellek@arcdbq.org for more information.

Internship Opportunities :

Communications Coordinator:
Obtain practical media relations, writing, editing and project coordination experience in the communications field by writing press releases and public service announcements, updating website material, designing newsletters and developing effective public relations plans.

Outreach Coordinator:
Develop, market, promote and teach Red Cross programs and services to targeted populations. This position will be responsible to teach classes and recruit instructor candidates from targeted population areas. This position will also assist in the development of a speaker’s bureau.

Special Events Coordinator:
Obtain management skills by assisting with activities related to special events (fairs, camps, annual dinner, Heroes Breakfast, volunteer socials, etc). Deliver presentations to community groups, help determine materials to be distributed at an event, and help locate and schedule future events.

Health and Safety Education Coordinator:
Gain practical, on-the-job training experience in health and safety education by teaching Red Cross sponsored classes to the community. Assist in planning and scheduling of community classes held by the Red Cross.

Product Sales Coordinator:
Assist with the product sales area through marketing, promoting programs, database management, and administrative support. Also attend events to sell products.

Marketing Coordinator:
Assist with the implementation of integrated strategy for a variety of programs and services. Conduct market research on current customer base and potential market segments and assist with general marketing and sales functions for the Red Cross.

Youth Health and Safety Education Coordinator:
Gain practical experience teaching various health and safety courses for youth, including Basic Aid Training, First Aid for Children Today, or Babysitter’s Training. Assist with the planning, coordination and promotion of child safety programs as well as with community outreach efforts to increase awareness of the programs.

Grantwriting Coordinator:
Gain experience through researching potential donors and writing grant letters and proposals. Work with Red Cross staff to develop, market and execute fundraising campaigns.

Volunteer Management Coordinator:
Gain administrative experience by assisting with internship, volunteer and AmeriCorps recruitment; managing and coordinating volunteers; and coordinating special events for volunteers.

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HERO's Youth Program

Helping Everyone Reach Out (HERO) is an educational and service-oriented youth program for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors in the tri-state area.

HEROs have participated in many projects including:

• Partnering with youth from Big Brothers/Big Sisters to take a tour of the fire station and learn about fire safety
• Assisting Girl Scouts in making holiday cards for troops serving overseas
• Participating as victims in a disaster drill
• Helping Boy Scouts earn their Readyman badges
• Learning about the Mississippi River through touring the National Mississippi River Museum with youth from Big Brothers/Big Sisters
• Assisting with a safety youth camp for children grades 3 rd through 5 th.

If you are interested in becoming a HERO, fill out our online application and mail to American Red Cross, 2400 Asbury Road, Dubuque, Iowa 52001. For questions, call (563) 583-6451 ext. 306.

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