1. Often people with good intentions are just too busy to volunteer. Many of our volunteer opportunities require a minimum six month commitment. We rely on volunteers to meet the needs of our clients and customers as well as fulfill administrative gaps for the organization. Without reliable volunteers, the needs in our community would not be met.
   
   Do you have time in your life now for this kind of commitment?
   
    
2. Many of our volunteer positions require that you take classes or receive training before you can begin volunteering. Some of these classes are only offered once per month and may take place during the day.
   
   Is your schedule flexible enough to accommodate our training process?
   
    
3. We are looking for volunteers who possess certain skills/characteristics. Having these skills/characteristics will make for a more successful volunteer experience.
   
   Do you consider yourself....
   • A team player?
   • A good communicator?
   • Able to handle stressful situations?
   • Able to take initiative?
   
    
4. Volunteering with our organization means that you may be working with people of different ages, socioeconomic, cultural, racial, ethnic, religious, and educational backgrounds.
   Are you comfortable with people who are different from yourself?
   
    
5. The American Red Cross has seven Fundamental principles. One of these is neutrality.
   Are you able to keep your personal, religious, & political beliefs separate from your role as a volunteer?

Thank you for taking the time to complete this self-assessment. If you answered yes to these five questions, we encourage you to complete the volunteer application.

Volunteer Application