How to Get Involved With the American Red Cross

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Contact your local chapter of The Red Cross.. Get a Red Cross ID through the Volunteer Connection website.. Assist The Red Cross' Friendly Visitor program to work with the elderly.

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1

Contact your local chapter of The Red Cross.

Step 1

Contact your local chapter of The Red Cross.

2

Get a Red Cross ID through the Volunteer Connection website.

Step 2

Get a Red Cross ID through the Volunteer Connection website.

3

Assist The Red Cross' Friendly Visitor program to work with the elderly.

Step 3

Assist The Red Cross' Friendly Visitor program to work with the elderly.

4

Help The Red Cross Youth Program reach local youth.

Step 4

Help The Red Cross Youth Program reach local youth.

5

Join The Red Cross House program to help local homeless shelters.

Step 5

Join The Red Cross House program to help local homeless shelters.

6

Ask your local chapter if office help is needed.

Step 6

Ask your local chapter if office help is needed.

7

Teach a safety class offered by The Red Cross.

Step 7

Teach a safety class offered by The Red Cross.

8

Become a Red Cross board member to help expand the organization.

Step 8

Become a Red Cross board member to help expand the organization.

9

Donate financially to the American Red Cross.

Step 9

Donate financially to the American Red Cross.

10

Join an established fundraiser online via CrowdRise.

Step 10

Join an established fundraiser online via CrowdRise.

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Create a fundraiser via CrowdRise for a cause close to your heart.

Step 11

Create a fundraiser via CrowdRise for a cause close to your heart.

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Host an in-person auction or raffle to get the community involved.

Step 12

Host an in-person auction or raffle to get the community involved.

13

Make a purchase through The Red Cross Store.

Step 13

Make a purchase through The Red Cross Store.

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Give your unused flyer miles to help transport volunteers.

Step 14

Give your unused flyer miles to help transport volunteers.

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Donate an unwanted vehicle instead of selling it.

Step 15

Donate an unwanted vehicle instead of selling it.

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Determine your eligibility to donate blood.

Step 16

Determine your eligibility to donate blood.

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Find a blood service station near you and schedule an appointment.

Step 17

Find a blood service station near you and schedule an appointment.

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Complete a RapidPass application online before your appointment.

Step 18

Complete a RapidPass application online before your appointment.

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Print or download your RapidPass.

Step 19

Print or download your RapidPass.

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Register and sign in at the facility on the day of your appointment.

Step 20

Register and sign in at the facility on the day of your appointment.

21

Undergo a small physical exam.

Step 21

Undergo a small physical exam.

22

Stay relaxed while donating.

Step 22

Stay relaxed while donating.

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