PUBLIC SUPPORT SERVICES
The local American Red Cross public support department
works diligently to promote and raise funds to support programs and services
throughout the Susquehanna Valley.
| Campaign Assistant |
The
American Red Cross relies on major direct mail campaigns to raise
vital funds. During these campaigns, a variety of mail pieces are
returned due to out-of-date addresses. Also, many individual pieces
of mail containing contributions have problems such as incorrect
payee on check. A volunteer is needed during these campaigns to
handle these administrative details. Confidentiality is required,
and the ability to communicate in a friendly and professional way
by phone with donors. Computer literacy also required. Training
is provided. |
| Fundraiser |
The
American Red Cross relies on charitable contributions from the community
to do its humanitarian work. Volunteers are needed to help raise
funds. Ideally such volunteers would be knowledgeable about the
community, and willing to either ask for contributions on their
own, or make introductions and appointments for staff to make requests
for contributions. Training and orientation in how to ask for a
charitable contribution are available. This work is sensitive and
requires excellent communication ability. |
| Public Relations Disaster Communicator |
Volunteers
are needed to communicate information about Red Cross disaster response
to media via written news releases, telephone and sometimes live
TV or radio interviews from disaster scenes. When on duty, it maybe
necessary to go to a disaster (typically house fires). PR Disaster
Communicators must be excellent speakers and comfortable performing
interviews with television, radio and print media. After receiving
local experience there may be opportunities to advance to Red Cross
National Disaster assignments. |
| Public Speakers |
Often,
community organizations request a Red Cross representative to attend
an event and speak about the services Red Cross programs and services.
Experience the fun and satisfaction of spreading the Red Cross message
to fellow community members in businesses, schools, civic clubs
and other community organizations. A friendly personality and good
public speaking skills are necessary. |
| Special Events Volunteers |
The
American Red Cross sponsors special events throughout the year.
Currently, golf outings are planned in Lancaster, Dauphin and Mifflin
counties. Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks including
administrative work (mailings, data entry), committee work (planning,
making arrangements) and event setup and breakdown. |
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