| Last updated on September 17, 2008 |
Attend a New Volunteer Orientation to learn about volunteer opportunities in Blood Drives and Disaster Services. If you are interested in national disaster relief deployment, you need to become a registered Charter Oak Chapter volunteer and take disaster response training. Local responders (Disaster Action Team) also needed in your area. We have a great need for volunteers to assist with registration and refreshments at daytime blood drives in your area. Choose the dates and locations to volunteer. We also need volunteers to teach First Aid, CPR, and other community classes. PLEASE NOTE: PRIOR ENROLLMENT IN THE ORIENTATION IS REQUIRED. Dates & times subject to change, seating is limited. Please allow extra time if you wish to stay for an interview. WE TYPICALLY HOLD ORIENTATIONS AT 11:00 A.M. AND 6:00 P.M. - PLEASE INDICATE WHICH TIME YOU PREFER.
In order to become a registered Charter Oak Chapter volunteer, you must: attend a New Volunteer Orientation, have an interview with a Volunteer Manager, complete and return all required paperwork, pass a background check if age 18 or over, and have confirmed placement in a volunteer position. If you wish to attend an orientation, you must enroll by emailing or calling the Volunteer Resources Department. You will then be provided with a confirmation letter, driving directions, and an application form to complete and bring to the orientation.
This opportunity is sponsored by: American Red Cross, Charter Oak Chapter of CT
Volunteers will work with the following groups
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| Adolescents (13-17) |
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Families / Parents |
| Adults (26-54) |
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Older Adults (55+) |
| Disaster Victims |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
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We need volunteers who are free at these times
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| Evenings |
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Weekends |
| Weekdays |
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Weekly |
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adolescents (13-17) |
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Large Group (11+) |
| Adults (26-54) |
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Small Group (2-10) |
| Adults (55+) |
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Unpaid Interns |
| Court-appointed |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
| Individual |
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This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests
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| Advocacy & Human Rights |
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Health |
| Business |
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Nonprofit Organization |
| Emergency Services |
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We are looking for volunteers with the following skills
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| Computer / Internet Services |
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Leadership Development |
| Finance / Accounting |
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Management |
| First Aid / CPR |
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Public Relations / Outreach |
| Fundraising |
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Public Speaking |
| General Office / Admin |
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Special Events |
| Grant Development |
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Teaching |
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Upcoming Dates:
| Oct 22, 2008 |
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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| Nov 20, 2008 |
11:00 AM - 07:00 PM |
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Contact Person:
Rita Vendrillo, Office Coordinator, (phone), (email)
Address:
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209 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06032
(See a map) |
Directions:
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Take I-84 to exit 39 and take a right at end of exit ramp on Route 4, Farmington Avenue. Red Cross is at 209 FArmington Avenue, about 1 mile from the intersection, on right hand side.
Nearest Bus Stop: In front of building at 209 Farmington AVe., 1 minute walk |
Web Site: http://www.CharterOak.RedCross.org
Miscellaneous Information
| Does this opportunity apply to the following areas |
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Bristol, Burlington, Plymouth
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posted by jrind on May 17, 2004 |
