Interested in being a volunteer?

The best way to find out how to do this with the Red Cross is to attend one of our monthly orientations for new volunteers.  At the orientation you will learn a little bit about our history, what we stand for and the many ways that you can assist your Red Cross Chapter by becoming involved.  First take the time to read the volunteer self assessment and decide if this will be the right fit for you. 

 

 VOLUNTEER SELF ASSESSMENT

Each agency or organization has a unique set of skills and time commitments required of their volunteers. Following are a list of questions to help you decide if the American Red Cross is an appropriate place for you. This self-assessment is for your planning purpose/decision making alone. Be completely honest. Discuss your decision with the important people in your life. Remember that volunteering is a commitment. It is important to find the right place to make that commitment.

1. Often people with good intentions are just too busy to volunteer. Too often volunteers will have great intentions but are unable to follow through with their commitment. Unfortunately, this result in victims not receiving immediate assistance, blood not being collected or lifesaving classes not being taught.
   Do you have room in your life for another commitment?
2. The American Red Cross is seeking volunteers who are responsible and reliable. Your assignments will often vary in where they are located and the amount of time required to complete them.
   Is your schedule flexible enough to accommodate this commitment?
3. Many Red Cross opportunities require that you take classes before beginning volunteering. This training may require travel to different areas.
   Are you willing to take the necessary training in a timely manner?
4. Volunteering for the American Red Cross involves working with people of different ages, sexes, socioeconomic, cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and educational backgrounds.
   Are you comfortable with people who are different from yourself?
5. Typically, the individuals who have been and continue to be successful American Red Cross volunteers possess certain skills/characteristics.
   Do you consider yourself good at…

• Time management
• Team work
• Communication
• Taking Initiative
• Follow up
• Working in stressful situations?

Thanks for taking time to complete this assessment! If you answered yes to these five questions you will be right at home here!  Orientations are held each month at our two main offices in Morgantown and Wheeling and quarterly at the office in Weirton .  You must contact the office and register to attend the orientation class.  You may register by calling or sending an e-mail:

 

Wheeling orientation classes are TBA.  

Wheeling, WV Office: 

 193 - 29th Street Wheeling, WV 26003 

Phone:   304-232-0711

 

 

Morgantown orientation classes are TBA.  

Morgantown, WV Office: 

1299 Pine View Drive Suite 3 Morgantown, WV    26505  

Phone:   304-598-9500     

 

Weirton orientation classes are TBA.  

 

Weirton, WV Office: 

3146 Main Street Weirton, WV 26062

Phone :  304-797-1600  

You may e-mail us at bjohnson@rivervalleyarc.org to register for any of the classes.