Volunteer Services

American Red Cross volunteers have the unique opportunity to represent one of the nation's most respected nonprofit organizations. Whatever your age, background or interests, YOU can be a a valued Red Cross volunteer.

To be an American Red Cross volunteer, please complete the Volunteer Application and bring the Application to orientation. Please complete the Background Check, if possible. If you do not have access to a computer, you may complete the background check here the day of your orientation.

To register for an orientation class, please call Sue Oestreicher at (817) 335-9137 x226 or email oestreichers@usa.redcross.org.

New Employee and Volunteer Orientation

Description: This training is designed to familiarize new employees and volunteers with the organization. It includes information on the history, mission, Fundamental Principles, organization structure, strategic direction, key services, total diversity, values and ethics of the American Red Cross. Course Length: 2 Hours

January 16	9-11am	Chisholm Trail Chapter
January 19	9-11am	Chisholm Trail Chapter
February 9	9-11am	Chisholm Trail Chapter
February 20	9-11am	Chisholm Trail Chapter
March 8	9-11am	Chisholm Trail Chapter
March 12	9-11am	Chisholm Trail Chapter
April 12	9-11am	Chisholm Trail Chapter
April 23	9-11am	Chisholm Trail Chapter
May 3	9-11am	Chisholm Trail Chapter
May 21	9-11am	Chisholm Trail Chapter
June 14	9-11am	Chisholm Trail Chapter
June 18	9-11am	Chisholm Trail Chapter

Fulfilling Our Mission- Translating Your Compassion into Community Action

Description: The purpose of this course is to enable participants to translate their care and compassion into community action, through a uniform message. The participants will be able to assess how to use their skills and abilities to strengthen the capacity of both the community and the Red Cross to better serve people affected by disaster. They will understand the mission of the Red Cross, the principles and values that support the mission and the expected behaviors of Red Cross volunteers and employees in the conduct of that mission and then will be given the next steps. Course Length: 2 Hours

January 16	11-1pm	Chisholm Trail Chapter
January 19	11-1pm	Chisholm Trail Chapter
February 9	11-1pm	Chisholm Trail Chapter
February 20	11-1pm	Chisholm Trail Chapter
March 8	11-1pm	Chisholm Trail Chapter
March 12	11-1pm	Chisholm Trail Chapter
April 12	11-1pm	Chisholm Trail Chapter
April 23	11-1pm	Chisholm Trail Chapter
May 3	11-1pm	Chisholm Trail Chapter
May 21	11-1pm	Chisholm Trail Chapter
June 14	11-1pm	Chisholm Trail Chapter
June 18	11-1pm	Chisholm Trail Chapter