Needs From: United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley

Volunteer: Help Save Lives! Volunteer with the American Red Cross to Sound the Alarm!

Please join us as an event-based volunteer for a meaningful day in the community! Volunteer alongside Red Cross volunteers, fire departments and partners to install FREE smoke alarms in homes and present fire safety educational information to individuals and families.

No prior experience is necessary; we'll provide all the training you'll need upon arrival. Sound the Alarm home fire safety, free smoke alarms installation events will be held rain or shine, please dress in layers and closed-toe, comfortable shoes. Volunteers will begin at rally points at locations in the community and then disperse to identified neighborhood(s) in a volunteer team with a minimum of 2-4 people. View HFC Volunteer Team Quick Reference Guide PDF to prepare for your volunteer experience.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED?  Visit www.soundthealarm.org                                                                                                        CLICK “FIND AN EVENT” to volunteer near you!

Search for events by zip code & complete volunteer registration!

Event Activity Date Start Time End Time Activity Location

Home Fire Preparedness: Toledo, OH 04/05/2025 10:00 AM 2:00 PM 1111 Research Drive, Toledo, OH 43614

Home Fire Preparedness: Youngstown, OH 04/12/2025 9:30 AM 2:00 PM 1322 W. Western Reserve Road, Youngstown, OH 44514

Sound the Alarm Akron, OH 04/25/2025 12:00 PM 3:00 PM 501 W. Market St., Akron, OH 44303

Sound the Alarm Garfield Heights, OH 04/26/2025 9:30 AM 1:30 PM 5115 Turney Road, Garfield Heights, OH 44125

Sound the Alarm Massillon, OH 04/26/2025 9:30 AM 2:00 PM 2813 Lincoln Way W., Massillon, OH 44647

Sound the Alarm Cleveland, OH 05/03/2025 9:00 AM 1:00 PM 9900 Denison Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102

Sound the Alarm Liberty Township, OH 05/03/2025 9:30 AM 2:00 PM 125 Fair Street, Findlay, OH 45840

Sound the Alarm Toledo, OH 05/03/2025 10:00 AM 2:00 PM 1010 Dorr Street, Toledo, OH 43607

Sound the Alarm Louisville, OH 05/09/2025 8:30 AM 12:00 PM 215 S. Mill Street, Louisville, OH 44641

Sound the Alarm Akron, OH 05/09/2025 9:00 AM 12:30 PM 501 West Market Street, Akron, OH 44303

Sound the Alarm Cleveland, OH 05/10/2025 9:00 AM 1:00 PM 925 E. 152nd Street, Cleveland, OH 44110

Sound the Alarm Sandusky, OH 05/10/2025 9:30 AM 2:00 PM 600 West Market Street, Sandusky, OH 44870

Sound the Alarm Ravenna, OH - UH Portage Partner Event 05/16/2025 9:00 AM 12:00 PM 6847 N. Chestnut Street, Ravenna, OH 44266

Agency: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio

Please join us as an event-based volunteer for a meaningful day in the community! Volunteer alongside Red Cross volunteers, fire departments and partners to install FREE smoke alarms in homes and present fire safety educational information to individuals and families.

No prior experience is necessary; we'll provide all the training you'll need upon arrival. Sound the Alarm home fire safety, free smoke alarms installation events will be held rain or shine, please dress in layers and closed-toe, comfortable shoes. Volunteers will begin at rally points at locations in the community and then disperse to identified neighborhood(s) in a volunteer team with a minimum of 2-4 people. View HFC Volunteer Team Quick Reference Guide PDF to prepare for your volunteer experience.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED?  Visit www.soundthealarm.org                                                                                                        CLICK “FIND AN EVENT” to volunteer near you!

Search for events by zip code & complete volunteer registration!

Event Activity Date Start Time End Time Activity Location

Home Fire Preparedness: Toledo, OH 04/05/2025 10:00 AM 2:00 PM 1111 Research Drive, Toledo, OH 43614

Home Fire Preparedness: Youngstown, OH 04/12/2025 9:30 AM 2:00 PM 1322 W. Western Reserve Road, Youngstown, OH 44514

Sound the Alarm Akron, OH 04/25/2025 12:00 PM 3:00 PM 501 W. Market St., Akron, OH 44303

Sound the Alarm Garfield Heights, OH 04/26/2025 9:30 AM 1:30 PM 5115 Turney Road, Garfield Heights, OH 44125

Sound the Alarm Massillon, OH 04/26/2025 9:30 AM 2:00 PM 2813 Lincoln Way W., Massillon, OH 44647

Sound the Alarm Cleveland, OH 05/03/2025 9:00 AM 1:00 PM 9900 Denison Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102

Sound the Alarm Liberty Township, OH 05/03/2025 9:30 AM 2:00 PM 125 Fair Street, Findlay, OH 45840

Sound the Alarm Toledo, OH 05/03/2025 10:00 AM 2:00 PM 1010 Dorr Street, Toledo, OH 43607

Sound the Alarm Louisville, OH 05/09/2025 8:30 AM 12:00 PM 215 S. Mill Street, Louisville, OH 44641

Sound the Alarm Akron, OH 05/09/2025 9:00 AM 12:30 PM 501 West Market Street, Akron, OH 44303

Sound the Alarm Cleveland, OH 05/10/2025 9:00 AM 1:00 PM 925 E. 152nd Street, Cleveland, OH 44110

Sound the Alarm Sandusky, OH 05/10/2025 9:30 AM 2:00 PM 600 West Market Street, Sandusky, OH 44870

Sound the Alarm Ravenna, OH - UH Portage Partner Event 05/16/2025 9:00 AM 12:00 PM 6847 N. Chestnut Street, Ravenna, OH 44266

Agency: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 44505

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Disaster Action Team (DAT) Duty Officer {Virtual}

This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services (DCS) department. Most of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are local, personal disasters like home fires. Disaster Action Teams (DAT) provide emotional support, financial assistance, and information to help families begin the process of recovery. The Disaster Action Team (DAT) Duty Officer ensures timely activation and monitoring of local and regional DAT responses. The Duty Officer supports the DAT program either at the chapter/territory or region level.

Locations

All Chapter and Satellite Offices throughout the Northern Ohio Region

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

Triages requests received to determine if Red Cross action is required; may decide if Red Cross will respond via DAT. Uses event triggers such as size, scope, and type of event to escalate the DAT response when necessary. Works with on-scene DAT leadership to support the response and provide technical guidance. May support and train new Duty Officers. Liaises necessary information to leadership and other stakeholders May be tasked with composing Initial Incident Reports (IIR) dependent upon regional processes Ensures response compliance in accordance with the DAT Standards and Procedures Maintains close working relationship with DAT Regional Program Lead, Chapter/Territory DAT Coordinators and Regional RC Respond Application Lead to ensure responders are identified and scheduled.

Functional

Documents incoming disaster notification and ensures their assignment as the Duty Officer in the call record in RC Respond. Manages all DAT calls and activities in RC Respond Identifies available DAT responders and dispatches team to ensure appropriate resourcing to meet client needs. Activates Disaster Health Services, Disaster Mental Health, Disaster Spiritual Care, and Public Affairs when requested. Maintains ongoing communication with all assigned responders and ensures timely updates are reflected in the RC Respond call record to reflect movement to a status of On Scene and Off Scene. May be required to monitor activity across multiple DAT responses. Monitors all active calls while assigned, moving them to a status of Closed upon completion in RC Respond. If an event has not concluded, provide necessary information upon shift change. Notifies Chapter and Regional staff of significant events, and contributes to an Initial Incident Report, when appropriate. Manages availability by registering for shifts in RC Respond. Attends regularly scheduled team/DAT meetings as required by Chapter/Region. Maintains RC Respond Duty Officer user access Qualifications

Required:

Reliable access to a computer, internet, and a phone. Comfortable using and learning new technology Commitment to use RC Care and RC Respond systems as needed Able to prioritize multiple tasks in complex, rapidly changing and stressful situations. Must be 18 years or older Strong written and verbal communications skills. Ability to work for long periods on a computer Ability to speak clearly on the phone Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies

Preferred:

If no prior DAT experience, take part in a ride along on a DAT response or tabletop DAT response exercise.

CLICK HERE to apply!

Agency: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio

This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services (DCS) department. Most of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are local, personal disasters like home fires. Disaster Action Teams (DAT) provide emotional support, financial assistance, and information to help families begin the process of recovery. The Disaster Action Team (DAT) Duty Officer ensures timely activation and monitoring of local and regional DAT responses. The Duty Officer supports the DAT program either at the chapter/territory or region level.

Locations

All Chapter and Satellite Offices throughout the Northern Ohio Region

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

Triages requests received to determine if Red Cross action is required; may decide if Red Cross will respond via DAT. Uses event triggers such as size, scope, and type of event to escalate the DAT response when necessary. Works with on-scene DAT leadership to support the response and provide technical guidance. May support and train new Duty Officers. Liaises necessary information to leadership and other stakeholders May be tasked with composing Initial Incident Reports (IIR) dependent upon regional processes Ensures response compliance in accordance with the DAT Standards and Procedures Maintains close working relationship with DAT Regional Program Lead, Chapter/Territory DAT Coordinators and Regional RC Respond Application Lead to ensure responders are identified and scheduled.

Functional

Documents incoming disaster notification and ensures their assignment as the Duty Officer in the call record in RC Respond. Manages all DAT calls and activities in RC Respond Identifies available DAT responders and dispatches team to ensure appropriate resourcing to meet client needs. Activates Disaster Health Services, Disaster Mental Health, Disaster Spiritual Care, and Public Affairs when requested. Maintains ongoing communication with all assigned responders and ensures timely updates are reflected in the RC Respond call record to reflect movement to a status of On Scene and Off Scene. May be required to monitor activity across multiple DAT responses. Monitors all active calls while assigned, moving them to a status of Closed upon completion in RC Respond. If an event has not concluded, provide necessary information upon shift change. Notifies Chapter and Regional staff of significant events, and contributes to an Initial Incident Report, when appropriate. Manages availability by registering for shifts in RC Respond. Attends regularly scheduled team/DAT meetings as required by Chapter/Region. Maintains RC Respond Duty Officer user access Qualifications

Required:

Reliable access to a computer, internet, and a phone. Comfortable using and learning new technology Commitment to use RC Care and RC Respond systems as needed Able to prioritize multiple tasks in complex, rapidly changing and stressful situations. Must be 18 years or older Strong written and verbal communications skills. Ability to work for long periods on a computer Ability to speak clearly on the phone Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies

Preferred:

If no prior DAT experience, take part in a ride along on a DAT response or tabletop DAT response exercise.

CLICK HERE to apply!

Agency: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 44115

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Blood Drive Volunteer - Donor Ambassador Mahoning County

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Duties: Ensure that blood donors have a pleasant and fulfilling experience, from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave.  During a blood drive, whether you’re greeting donors, supporting safety protocols, answering questions or thanking them for their donation, your courtesy and professionalism will create a favorable impression that encourages ongoing donor support.    

Requirements and Commitment: Must be age 16+, commit to 1-2 shifts (4-6 hours) a month. Flexible schedule - volunteers get to choose which blood drives to staff! 

CLICK HERE for more information and to apply!

Agency: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio

Click here to view video of the opportunity 

Duties: Ensure that blood donors have a pleasant and fulfilling experience, from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave.  During a blood drive, whether you’re greeting donors, supporting safety protocols, answering questions or thanking them for their donation, your courtesy and professionalism will create a favorable impression that encourages ongoing donor support.    

Requirements and Commitment: Must be age 16+, commit to 1-2 shifts (4-6 hours) a month. Flexible schedule - volunteers get to choose which blood drives to staff! 

CLICK HERE for more information and to apply!

Agency: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 44505

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: DCS: Mahoning/Trumbull County: Disaster Action Team (DAT) Member

This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. Disaster Action Teams provide 24-hour emergency response to local disasters, particularly house fires, ensuring that those affected have access to resources for basic necessities such as food, shelter and clothing. DAT Members participate in all DAT program support and capacity building activities necessary to ensure effective service delivery during a DAT response.

Key Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the tasks involved in the Disaster Action Team program including:

Supporting the annual goals, Regional Disaster Officer (RDO) objectives, and regional/chapter plan for DAT services through participation in meetings, projects, and local response activities. Completes all required training and maintains current training standard as DAT program requirements change. Attends regular team meetings and training as required by the region/territory. Completes assigned projects and local response activities according to the needs of the DAT program.  (Preparing vehicles, response materials, administrative support of the DAT program and other tasks assigned by the DAT Leader.) Length of Appointment

In collaboration with DAT Leadership, once trained to operational ability, may remain active as long as required training is maintained and engagement criteria met. 

Time Commitment

Minimum on-call shift requirement is equivalent to 24 hours per month and is scheduled based on personal availability. Shift length is structured with daytime shifts 8am-4:30pm or evening/overnight shifts 4:30pm-8am.

Volunteers are highly encouraged to sign up for more shifts to ensure coverage, strong personal engagement and gain valuable learning experiences. Volunteers commit to being available during registered shifts and communicates availability conflicts with DAT Leadership.

When a call comes in, volunteers are expected to work as part of an assigned team to respond to local disasters within two hours; delivering immediate direct client assistance with support of on-scene lead to assess additional resource/support needs.

CLICK HERE for more information about this position!

Agency: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio

This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. Disaster Action Teams provide 24-hour emergency response to local disasters, particularly house fires, ensuring that those affected have access to resources for basic necessities such as food, shelter and clothing. DAT Members participate in all DAT program support and capacity building activities necessary to ensure effective service delivery during a DAT response.

Key Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the tasks involved in the Disaster Action Team program including:

Supporting the annual goals, Regional Disaster Officer (RDO) objectives, and regional/chapter plan for DAT services through participation in meetings, projects, and local response activities. Completes all required training and maintains current training standard as DAT program requirements change. Attends regular team meetings and training as required by the region/territory. Completes assigned projects and local response activities according to the needs of the DAT program.  (Preparing vehicles, response materials, administrative support of the DAT program and other tasks assigned by the DAT Leader.) Length of Appointment

In collaboration with DAT Leadership, once trained to operational ability, may remain active as long as required training is maintained and engagement criteria met. 

Time Commitment

Minimum on-call shift requirement is equivalent to 24 hours per month and is scheduled based on personal availability. Shift length is structured with daytime shifts 8am-4:30pm or evening/overnight shifts 4:30pm-8am.

Volunteers are highly encouraged to sign up for more shifts to ensure coverage, strong personal engagement and gain valuable learning experiences. Volunteers commit to being available during registered shifts and communicates availability conflicts with DAT Leadership.

When a call comes in, volunteers are expected to work as part of an assigned team to respond to local disasters within two hours; delivering immediate direct client assistance with support of on-scene lead to assess additional resource/support needs.

CLICK HERE for more information about this position!

Agency: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 44511

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: International Services: Regional Restoring Family Links Lead 

The RFL program serves clients, through casework and outreach, who have been separated from family members internationally due to armed conflict, migration, disasters, or other humanitarian emergencies. 

 Duties: Will manage and supervise the regional Restoring Family Links (RFL) program for the Northern Ohio Region. (*Due to the predominant location of resettlement agencies, much of this work will be in the Greater Cleveland and Akron area.*)  

 This position manages and leads casework and outreach volunteers and will serve as subject matter expert in this program for the region. Casework can include delivery of Red Cross messages, responding to tracing inquiries and providing information and referral services.  Outreach will help inform community of services and maintain partnerships with community partners. 

 Commitment: Approximately 4-6 per week, schedule flexible. 

Agency: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio

The RFL program serves clients, through casework and outreach, who have been separated from family members internationally due to armed conflict, migration, disasters, or other humanitarian emergencies. 

 Duties: Will manage and supervise the regional Restoring Family Links (RFL) program for the Northern Ohio Region. (*Due to the predominant location of resettlement agencies, much of this work will be in the Greater Cleveland and Akron area.*)  

 This position manages and leads casework and outreach volunteers and will serve as subject matter expert in this program for the region. Casework can include delivery of Red Cross messages, responding to tracing inquiries and providing information and referral services.  Outreach will help inform community of services and maintain partnerships with community partners. 

 Commitment: Approximately 4-6 per week, schedule flexible. 

Agency: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Basic Level Instructor 

International Humanitarian Law (IHL) is the body of law that applies during times of armed conflict and seeks to protect persons who are not or are no longer participating in the armed conflict and to restrict the means and methods of warfare.  

Duties: Basic Level Instructors facilitate presentations to interested individuals (those looking for an introduction to IHL or are curious how the American Red Cross works with IHL).  

Commitment: 10-12 hours a month to plan, facilitate, and report IHL outreach and classes within their region

Agency: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio

International Humanitarian Law (IHL) is the body of law that applies during times of armed conflict and seeks to protect persons who are not or are no longer participating in the armed conflict and to restrict the means and methods of warfare.  

Duties: Basic Level Instructors facilitate presentations to interested individuals (those looking for an introduction to IHL or are curious how the American Red Cross works with IHL).  

Commitment: 10-12 hours a month to plan, facilitate, and report IHL outreach and classes within their region

Agency: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Services to the Armed Forces: Hero Care Regional Family Contact Volunteer 

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Duties: Ensure that military families know they are supported during the critical times of entering the military and preparing for deployment. Support and assist with the full range of client services to military members, veterans, and their families, to include: emergency communications; information and referral; access to financial assistance; and family follow-up services.  

Commitment: 1 day a week with flexible work hours.  

Agency: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio

Click here to view video of the opportunity 

Duties: Ensure that military families know they are supported during the critical times of entering the military and preparing for deployment. Support and assist with the full range of client services to military members, veterans, and their families, to include: emergency communications; information and referral; access to financial assistance; and family follow-up services.  

Commitment: 1 day a week with flexible work hours.  

Agency: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Help During a National Disaster - Shelter Service Associate

With the anticipated hurricanes and the ongoing western wildfires, we have an urgent need for volunteers who are willing to train now and potentially deploy  (14-day commitment) to a Red Cross Disaster Relief Operation. 

 Shelter Support 

Compassionate and committed individuals are needed to support sheltering efforts this disaster season. Shelter volunteers support the day-to-day activities within a shelter which may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information or other vital areas within a shelter. Free online training will be provided.  

Agency: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio

With the anticipated hurricanes and the ongoing western wildfires, we have an urgent need for volunteers who are willing to train now and potentially deploy  (14-day commitment) to a Red Cross Disaster Relief Operation. 

 Shelter Support 

Compassionate and committed individuals are needed to support sheltering efforts this disaster season. Shelter volunteers support the day-to-day activities within a shelter which may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information or other vital areas within a shelter. Free online training will be provided.  

Agency: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Help During a National Disaster - Disaster Health Services Associate

With the anticipated hurricanes and the ongoing western wildfires, we have an urgent need for volunteers who are willing to train now and potentially deploy  (14-day commitment) to a Red Cross Disaster Relief Operation. 

 Disaster Health Services  

Are you a licensed healthcare professional? If so, we also have a high need for health care workers to provide assistance and healthcare to shelter residents. Free online training will be provided and you can also obtain your CE credits. Licenses needed include: RN, LPN, LVN, EMT, Paramedic, MD, DO, PA, NP, APRN.  

Agency: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio

With the anticipated hurricanes and the ongoing western wildfires, we have an urgent need for volunteers who are willing to train now and potentially deploy  (14-day commitment) to a Red Cross Disaster Relief Operation. 

 Disaster Health Services  

Are you a licensed healthcare professional? If so, we also have a high need for health care workers to provide assistance and healthcare to shelter residents. Free online training will be provided and you can also obtain your CE credits. Licenses needed include: RN, LPN, LVN, EMT, Paramedic, MD, DO, PA, NP, APRN.  

Agency: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Disaster Response (Disaster Action Team Member) - VIRTUAL 

Duties: Help your community when a home fire or other disaster occurs. Virtual disaster response has been implemented. If a virtual response is not possible, DAT response procedures will require maintaining social distancing (6 feet apart) and provide materials to the client without direct personal contact.  

Requirements and Commitment: Must be age 18+, commit to 24 on-call volunteer hours per month and training to serve in the role.  

Agency: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio

Duties: Help your community when a home fire or other disaster occurs. Virtual disaster response has been implemented. If a virtual response is not possible, DAT response procedures will require maintaining social distancing (6 feet apart) and provide materials to the client without direct personal contact.  

Requirements and Commitment: Must be age 18+, commit to 24 on-call volunteer hours per month and training to serve in the role.  

Agency: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 44505

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Disaster – Recover VIRTUAL 

Duties: Call clients to conduct follow-up interviews regarding their disaster caused needs and enter data. Provide clients with recovery planning, connection to local resources and overall hope during a difficult time in their lives.    

Commitment: 1 shift (3-7 hours) a week 

Agency: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio

Duties: Call clients to conduct follow-up interviews regarding their disaster caused needs and enter data. Provide clients with recovery planning, connection to local resources and overall hope during a difficult time in their lives.    

Commitment: 1 shift (3-7 hours) a week 

Agency: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 44505

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Services to the Armed Forces: Adult ReConnection Workshop Facilitator VIRTUAL

Duties: Provide virtual workshops to military members, veterans and their families. Topics included dealing with stress, coping with depression and managing conflict. 

Qualifications: Must be an independently licensed mental health professional, holding a current & unencumbered license. 

Commitment: Varies based on requests received. 

Agency: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio

Duties: Provide virtual workshops to military members, veterans and their families. Topics included dealing with stress, coping with depression and managing conflict. 

Qualifications: Must be an independently licensed mental health professional, holding a current & unencumbered license. 

Commitment: Varies based on requests received. 

Agency: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 44505

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Disaster – Health Services - VIRTUAL 

Duties: Volunteers provide health-related services and secure resources to meet the health needs of people affected by disaster and of the volunteer workforce providing disaster relief. They assist families and individuals following local disaster responses by coordinating with physicians, pharmacies, and durable medical equipment providers to replace lost items. During a Disaster Relief Operation, this role will support sheltering, emergency aid, outreach activities, and the Integrated Care Condolence Team 

Commitment: 2 weeks of on-call duty every 3 months. 

Agency: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio

Duties: Volunteers provide health-related services and secure resources to meet the health needs of people affected by disaster and of the volunteer workforce providing disaster relief. They assist families and individuals following local disaster responses by coordinating with physicians, pharmacies, and durable medical equipment providers to replace lost items. During a Disaster Relief Operation, this role will support sheltering, emergency aid, outreach activities, and the Integrated Care Condolence Team 

Commitment: 2 weeks of on-call duty every 3 months. 

Agency: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 44505

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Disaster – Mental Health - VIRTUAL  

Duties: Volunteers provide short term crisis management for those who have been impacted by local disaster. This includes members of the affected community as well as other members of the Red Cross workforce experiencing the stress of disaster response. They provide interventions to people impacted by a disaster, help facilitate long-term recovery, and assist the development of partnerships with local mental health agencies.  

Qualifications: Currently licensed mental health professional, current school psychologists and school counselors, current psychiatric nurses, retired mental health professionals. 

Commitment:  2 weeks of on-call duty every 3 months 

Agency: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio

Duties: Volunteers provide short term crisis management for those who have been impacted by local disaster. This includes members of the affected community as well as other members of the Red Cross workforce experiencing the stress of disaster response. They provide interventions to people impacted by a disaster, help facilitate long-term recovery, and assist the development of partnerships with local mental health agencies.  

Qualifications: Currently licensed mental health professional, current school psychologists and school counselors, current psychiatric nurses, retired mental health professionals. 

Commitment:  2 weeks of on-call duty every 3 months 

Agency: American Red Cross - Northern Ohio

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 44505

Allow Groups: No