American Red Cross Sullivan Trail Chapter

Sullivan Trail Chapter
911 Stowell Street
Elmira, NY 14901
PH: 607-734-3317
How You Can Help
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Class Offerings
CPR & First Aid
Babysitting
Swimming & Lifeguarding
Pet First Aid - Dog/Cat
Instructor Training
Disaster
All Course Offerings

 

Links
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Volunteer Opportunities

Every day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies... whether it's half a million disaster victims or one sick child who needs blood. Our vital work is made possible by people like YOU, who learn how good it can feel to lend a helping hand. Red Cross "everyday heroes" come from all walks of life. They're all ages. Everyone has something special to offer... including you.

You're needed by the Red Cross. Right now. Too busy? Your local Red Cross can work with you to provide rewarding experiences, whatever your schedule. Think you don't have any skills to offer? You'd be surprised. And, if you need training, we'll provide it. We depend on volunteers, who are 90 percent of our total work force, to carry on our humanitarian work.

Every year, the Red Cross is there for victims of hurricanes, earthquakes, and other disasters -including families forced from their homes by fire every day. Over 13,000 area residents turn to us to learn first aid, CPR, swimming, and other health and safety skills. Among our emergency services for the men and women of the armed forces is the delivery of urgent family messages -- one every hour of every day. As part of the International Red Cross Movement, we work to ease human suffering on a global scale.  

Don't wait another day to find out how good it feels to wear the Red Cross emblem. Contact the Sullivan Trail Chapter American Red Cross at (607) 734-3317 for more information right now or fill out our handy form to find the best volunteer position for you. We need you now! Let us match your skills to the needs of our community. Free training is provided. Volunteer locations are all around Chemung, Schuyler, Tioga and Bradford Counties, so you can choose a location close to home.


Volunteers Needed in the Elmira Chapter Office

  • Receptionist: one day a week from 2:00p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Project Share: Assisting people with their electric bill.
  • Registration Coordinator: Greet and welcome donors, manage donor appointment schedule and donor flow.
  • Canteen Server: Thank donoros, serve refreshments, pre-sign donors for the next blood drive they are eligible for.
  • Observer: Observe donors for signs of post-donation reaction and initiates care of donors.
  • Labelers: Label packs at various blood drives. FDA redulated class provided.
  • Phone Callers: Phone calls to blood donors for one or two hours in the evening or daytime to donate blood. Can be done in your home.
  • Mailings: Help with mailings on a quarterly basis; folding, stuffing, labeling envelopes.
  • Knitters & Sewers: Do you knit or sew? Please join our circle sewing blankets, frogs & pillows for fire victims.
  • Caseworkers: 2 to 8 hours/week ~ Assist families with emergencies begin the recovery process.
  • Local and National Disaster Volunteer: To become a local or national disaster volunteer contact our local chapter.
  • Instructors: Hours vary ~Teach Red Cross Health and Safety classes.

Training provided. All positions are flexible! For further information or to volunteer, please call Betsy Morrisey at 734-3317 or email betsy@redcrosselmira.org

 
 


On-Line Volunteer Registration Form
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Volunteers Needed in the Valley Office

Day Chair: Being at a blood drive helping with any problems that arise, making sure drive runs smoothly and being in direct contact with Jill.

Clerical: Helping out in the office, answering phones, copying, etc...

Home Based Volunteer: Home Calling blood donors to donate blood at local drives. You would receive this list from the Red Cross and can be done in your own home.

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