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Will you help us fill these crucial volunteer positions?

Staff Services Lodging Manager

Ensures that the lodging needs of workers on disaster relief operations are met. Learn more here .

Disaster Action Team Member

Provide essential disaster relief services to clients and emergency workers affected by disasters, as required in accordance with national guidelines.  Learn more here .

 

Administrative Support Specialist

Provide support to the Center for Community and Corporate Education by performing computerized data entry, filing, organizing, and other special projects and similar activities. Learn more here .

 

Volunteer Health and Safety Instructor

To provide quality instruction to a range of students while adhering to Red Cross standards and instructional guidelines. Learn more here .

 

Information Desk Team Member

Provide a warm presence (on the phone and in person) at the front desk as the first point of contact between the Chapter and
our volunteers, clients, and visitors. Learn more here .

 

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Welcome


Members of the Armed Forces and their families encounter stress not always experienced in civilian life – lengthy separations from family, lack of familiar support resources and ineligibility for local benefits. The American Red Cross provides vital services for all military members and their families. Whether you are active duty military, Reserve, National Guard or other community-based military, the Red Cross is here for you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can count on the American Red Cross to provide emergency communications, emergency financial assistance, counseling, veterans’ assistance and aid in the field where Red Cross workers are deployed to serve with Americas’ military. The Red Cross has both emergency and non-emergency services available to military members and their families.

If your loved one is away from home because of military duty and you need to get in touch with him or her in the event of an emergency, the Red Cross is here to help. To assist us in quickly locating them, please have the following information when you contact us:
  • Service Member’s Full Name
  • Rank/Rating
  • Branch of Service
  • Social Security Number
  • Military Address
  • Doctor/Hospital/Funeral Home name, location, and phone number if possible.

    Access our Services

    Emergency Communications

     

     

    24 hours a day: 877-272-7337

     

     

     

     

    Military Aid Society Relief Unit (MASRU)

     

     

    24 hours a day: 877-272-7337

     

     

     

     

    Other assistance for veterans, retired veterans, active duty, National Guard, and family members

     

     

     

     

    Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.             After Hours

     

     

    Richmond Office – 804-780-2295                        804-780-2250

     

     

    Rappahannock Office – 540-735-0500

     

     

    Halifax Office – 434-476-5148

     

     

    Fort Lee – 804-734-6371

     

     

    Can You Help?

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    The patients and families at the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Medical Center are always in need of everyday items such as: laundry detergent, toilet paper, and snacks.  Please help our veterans and their families by donating an item or two from the list below.  All donations should be dropped off at the Greater Richmond American Red Cross at 420 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA, 23219 to Kim Leffler or Lynde Judson.
     
    Laundry Detergent
        •    Hypoallergenic for High Efficiency Washers
     
    Paper Products
        •    Toilet Paper
        •    Paper Towels
        •    Paper/Styrofoam Plates
     
    Snacks and other items for 8 – 10 individuals for bimonthly Movie Nights at McGuire VA Medical Center
        •    Smart Popcorn (white cheddar preferred)
        •    Baked Chips
        •    Large Plastic Cups
        •    Large Plastic Serving Bowls
        •    Cookies or other desserts
        •    Soda (caffeine free and diet options please)
     
    For information on how to get involved at McGuire VA Medical Center, please contact Lynde Judson.

     

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