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People know they can rely on the American Red Cross to be there for them when disaster strikes. The Red Cross meets immediate emergency needs for food, clothing, shelter, emotional support and medical services with the help of trained volunteers - people like you - who fill a variety of specific roles. New volunteers are always needed. If you are interested in becoming a disaster volunteer, click here to start the volunteer intake process.
Training is available in shelter management, feeding operations, client casework, driving emergency vehicles, working with other emergency response agencies to coordinate relief efforts, record keeping, recruiting staff and setting up technological equipment for relief operations. Specialized opportunities exist for licensed mental health professionals, nurses and other health professionals. Volunteer hours are flexible.
All Mid-Florida Region disaster training courses are offered free of charge to registered Red Cross disaster volunteers only. To register for a course click on your local chapter in the "Related Links" box at the top right of this page.
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