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You are needed at the Red Cross
Volunteers constitute 96 percent of our total workforce serving as: members of the board, certified instructors teaching lifesaving skills, disaster action team responders, nurses, event organizers and so much more. We are so proud of our commitment and level of service our volunteers provide and are indebted to them for helping us carry out our mission. We depend on people of all ages, skills sets and backgrounds to carry out our mission.

Become a Red Cross volunteer and you may have a chance to work with one or more of the following teams:

Disaster Action Team | Health & Safety | Public Support & Development | Community Services | Youth Services | Blood Services

2009 Stats:

• Our Volunteer Disaster Action Teams (DAT) responded to 24 local emergency operations, providing shelter, food and financial support to 19 local families; and caring for 65 adults and 38 children.

• We certified 28,544 local people in CPR/First Aid, AED, mission-related care giving and Water Safety skils

• 54 Community Disaster Education classes were held, offering 1,978 people disaster preparedness; 100 youth from grades K-8 received training through the Master of Disaster class.

• 440 local military families were assisted with emergency communications and other casework.

• Volunteers distributed preparedness information to over 26,700 people at almost 40 local fairs and community events.

To submit a request for a Red Cross representative to join you at your next event, please call (562) 945-3944 and we will connect you with the coordinating Red Cross representative.

Request a Guest Speaker or Presentation
Knowing what to do in any emergency can save lives. Local residents face the possibility of a range of disasters, including earthquakes, home fires, wildfires, floods, heat emergencies, and terrorism. The Rio Hondo Chapter provides neighborhood groups, community agencies and businesses with disaster preparedness presentations, materials and workshops. Local chapter updates and an overview of programs and services can be included and presentations will be customized to your needs.

Team Lead: Shirley Oebel , Volunteer, Community Disaster Education Specialist

Request an Information Booth at Your Next Event
The American Red Cross Rio Hondo Chapter strongly supports your efforts to prevent and prepare our community for disaster. We encourage partnerships with individuals and agencies who share this mission. At times we are able to send volunteers to your event to provide you with information and trained volunteer staff to help support your community, health expos and safety events.

Team Lead: Chris Sanchez, Volunteer, Community Outreach Specialist | Direct Phone: (626) 968-6723

  Click Here if you are ready to Volunteer and help your community, neighbors and others? 

Request our First Aid Service Team (F.A.S.T.)
American Red Cross First Aid Stations are the premier providers of first aid services at public events across the nation and around the state. The qualified first aid personnel at the stations are there to assist attendees and participants of local community events. In times of disaster, first aid volunteers assist emergency services, provide backup to nursing staff and are available for your next community event.

Team Lead: Frank Duncanson V, Volunteer, First Aid Specialist

FAST Team Webpage

Application: First Aid Service Team for your event 

Please note: The Rio Hondo Chapter strives to fulfill all local requests, but due to limited resources and the high volume of requests, we may be unable to attend all planned activities. Please allow a minimum of one month lead time.

Community Services

All services listed below are provided to our community FREE of charge.

We are forever grateful to our volunteers and community sponsors because without their generosity, care and concern, these services would not be possible.