Why become a volunteer?

* Help your community
* Feel pride in knowing that you can help people in need
* Meet other people who share your interests
* Learn new skills
* Use your personal talents
* Opportunities for credit
* Resume building
* Continuing education

Steps to becoming a volunteer

1. Fill out a Volunteer Application and complete a background check
2. Meet with the Volunteer Coordinator for an interview
3. Begin online courses and other training and attend meetings
4. Set up Yahoo account to access Lower Shore Chapter information 
5. Assigned to a mentor depending on area of interest
6. Placed in service as a volunteer on a 3 month probation

As the largest humanitarian organization in the United States, the Red Cross depends on volunteers to accomplish the organization's mission: providing relief to victims of disasters and helping people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

To prepare volunteers to participate in this vital mission, the Red Cross provides training for most volunteer positions; the level of training varies according to the requirements of the position. For example, Red Cross disaster volunteers work in a variety of positions, with specific training courses for each job. Training for health and safety instructors starts with a four- to six-hour course, with as many as 38 additional hours of training for special skills.