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Eastern Washington
Co. Office
342 Fifth Ave. N.
Bayport MN 55003
Phone: 651-439-0031
Fax: 651-439-6431
8am-4pm Mon-Fri
Polk County
Office
215 Main St., Suite 101
Polk Business Center Building
P.O. Box 322
Balsam Lake WI 54810
Phone: 715-485-3025
Fax: 715-485-3028
8:30am-2:30pm Mon-Fri
After Hours Emergency Number: 651-439-0031
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Welcome | How to get involved
Voluteer Opportunities | Volunteer Online
How to Get Involved
Getting involved is easy!
- Consider Your Volunteer Goals and Available Time
- Schedule an Interview-Online or by phone at 651-439-0031
or 715-485-3025
- Interview
- Attend Red Cross Orientation and Job Training.
- Begin Volunteering!
- Questions or More Information
Please email our Volunteer Office or call 651-439-0031
or 715-485-3025
Volunteer Goals and Available Time
Your goals and expectations as a volunteer are very important. Successfully matching your abilities and expectations with Red Cross needs is crucial to your enjoyment in your new volunteer career.
Success begins with goals, your reasons for volunteering...
A rewarding experience is a benefit of volunteering!
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- Want to help people
- Personal fulfillment
- Class Requirement
- Meet new friends
- Learn a new skill
- Gain work experience
Success begins with placement, matching chapter needs to your abilities...
Learning new skills
is a benefit of volunteering!
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- Are you good with computers?
- Do you speak another languages?
- Do you like working behind the scenes?
- Do you like office work?
- Are you a certified teacher or instructor?
- Do you have public speaking skills?
- Have you worked with disabled persons?
- Have you worked with youth?
- Can you drive a truck or van?
- Do you enjoy fundraising?
- Are you involved with other organizations?
- Have you served on a board?
Success begins with commitment, one that meets your schedule...
- One-time Events - Several hours or one shift
Volunteer for a project requiring many workers, such as a holiday function or fund-raiser.
- Short-term Assignments - a few days to several hours a month for a few months
Tackle a specific project, such as, the St. Croix Valley Red Cross Benefit Golf Outing.
- Ongoing Commitments - daily, weekly or monthly
Offer your time on a regular, scheduled basis. A few chapter programs require a minimum commitment; the times vary by program and service.
Flexibility is a benefit
of volunteering!
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