Volunteering FAQs
Why should I volunteer?
How do I start the process of becoming a volunteer?
How old do I have to be to volunteer?
Are there internship opportunities available at the Red Cross?
What is the American Red Cross Code of Conduct
Why do I have to complete a background check to volunteer?
Why should I volunteer?
The American Red Cross Greater Carolinas Chapter relies on volunteers to do great things every day. Whether helping to prepare for emergencies, providing training in lifesaving skills, assisting victims of disasters, connecting families, or simply lending a helping hand to members of the community. Without our more than 1500 volunteers, there would be no Red Cross.
Our volunteers receive as much as they give, and often much more. They come from a variety of cultures and from all walks of life..
What do our volunteers say they get in return? Satisfaction. Fulfillment. Enrichment. Gratification. A spirit of belonging and giving. The opportunity to do great things every day.
How do I start the process of becoming a volunteer?
To become a volunteer, please start by completing the online application and then registering for a Volunteer Orientation. For more information, please read our step-by-step guide to becoming a volunteer.
How old do I have to be to volunteer?
Adult volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Volunteers who are 14 to 18 years old are encouraged to join the Greater Carolinas Chapter Youth Corps or volunteer in Blood Services.
For more information about the Youth Corps, please contact the Volunteer Personnel Manager at (704) 378-4628, or visit the Youth Services Web page.
Are there internship opportunities available at the Red Cross?
There are many internship opportunities available within different support areas, ranging from sales and marketing to administrative support. For more information, please contact Volunteer Personnel Manager at (704) 378.4628.
What is the American Red Cross Code of Conduct?
The Code of Conduct outlines the standard policies and principles by which all American Red Cross volunteers and employees are required to abide. The Code of Conduct is used in an effort to maintain the high standard of conduct expected and deserved by the American public and to enable the organization to continue to offer services required by those in need.
Why do I have to complete a background check to volunteer?
Background checks have been an area of focus at the American Red Cross and encouraged for many years. However, after the fraud and waste that occurred during our work aiding those affected by the hurricanes of 2005, it was decided that mandatory background checks on all employees and volunteers were necessary. Red Cross continues to reaffirm our accountability to the American public. The background check initiative, coupled with our previous efforts on this front, will help us achieve a more efficient and safer work environment for our employees and volunteers.