| Last updated on July 23, 2008 |
 The American Red Cross is always seeking caring individuals who are willing to give of their time to provide relief to victims of disasters both locally and nationally.
Red Cross volunteers provide many services in a disaster response including, but not limited to, mobile feeding, shelter operations, disaster assessment, family services, logistics, and much, much more.
All volunteers need to be 18 years old, or have written releases from their parent and/or guardian.
Mandatory training is required (and provided) before volunteers are able to work in the field. Trainings can include First Aid and CPR, Intro. to Disaster, Mass Care, Shelter Operations, Family Services, and others.
Volunteers who wish to deploy to to national disaster responses are required to have local disaster response experience.
This opportunity is sponsored by: American Red Cross, Southwestern New Mexico Chapter
We need volunteers who are free at these times
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| Weekdays |
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Weekends |
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Volunteers will work with the following groups
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| Abused / Battered |
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Low-income / Poverty |
| Adolescents (13-17) |
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Men |
| Adults (26-54) |
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Military |
| Business/employees |
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Minorities |
| Children (5-12) |
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Older Adults (55+) |
| Disabled / Ill |
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Religious Groups |
| Disaster Victims |
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Students |
| Families / Parents |
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United Way Office |
| Govt Aid Recipients |
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Women |
| Homeless |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
| Law Offenders |
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adults (26-54) |
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Individual |
| Adults (55+) |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
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This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests
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| Advocacy & Human Rights |
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Hunger / Food |
| Community Development |
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Mental Health |
| Cultural |
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Nonprofit Organization |
| Emergency Services |
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Public Assistance |
| Housing |
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Rural |
| Human Services |
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Urban |
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We are looking for volunteers with the following skills
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| Counseling / Information Support |
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Program Management |
| First Aid / CPR |
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Public Relations / Outreach |
| Food Preparation / Delivery |
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Public Speaking |
| Fundraising |
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Safety / Fire |
| Language Translation / Interpretation. |
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Writing / Editing |
| Meal Preparation / Serving |
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Contact Person:
Frank Hielscher, Director of Planning and Response, (phone), (email)
Address:
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1301 E. Griggs Avenue
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(See a map) |
This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:
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| Dona Ana |
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Las Cruces |
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Mesilla |
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| Mesilla Park |
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| Dona Ana |
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| Zip codes: |
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88001, 88061, 88203, 88310 |
Web Site: http://www.swnmredcross.org
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