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If you want to help people in an emergency, Tag! We need you on our Disaster Assistance Team.
If you enjoy teaching, Tag! We need you to be a volunteer instructor.
If you are willing to train, Tag! We need you as a shelter management team member for times of local disasters.
If you are a doctor, nurse, EMT, social worker, or counselor, Tag! We need you as part of our disaster sheltering teams or to work with our First Aid Teams.
If you are a trained speaker, public relations professional, or media spokesperson, TAG! We need you to contact us about serving as the Public Affairs Chair.
If you have a good driving record, TAG! You can be a courier during times of sheltering to deliver information and supplies to shelters from our headquarters.
If you are articulate and organized, TAG! You can join our receptionist volunteer staff.
Whatever it is, we have a place for you!
Contact us to learn about any upcoming events by calling (580) 355-2480 or by stopping by our office at 401 W. Gore Blvd. in Lawton, OK, 73505.
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Every day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies . . . whether it's half a million disaster victims or a single family fire -- our vital work is made possible by people like you, who learn how good it can feel to lend a helping hand. Red Cross "everyday heroes" come from all walks of life. They're all ages. Everyone has something special to offer . . . including you.
You're needed by the Red Cross. Right now.
Volunteers are individuals who reach out beyond the confines of their paid employment and of their normal responsibilities to contribute time and service to a not-for-profit cause in the belief that their activity is beneficial to others as well as satisfying to themselves.
The Great Plains Red Cross is in need of a few good men (or women) who would be willing to help us out with some work around our office. We are looking for volunteers who would be interested in coming in during our business hours Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 AM and 4 PM. Some of your duties would include, but not limited to, answering the phone and directing calls, filing and organizing our office, and all around just helping us out here at our chapter. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering, go to our link on this website and fill out an application. You can also come down to our chapter if need be.
We also need youth who would serve on the Disaster Action Team (DAT). In the case of a disaster, DAT members mobilize to help those affected. DAT members have the opportunity to receive free training periodically. If you or someone you know is interested, contact cmeyrick@arcok.org or by phone (580-355-2480).
Our Mission
The American Red Cross strives to attract and involve a diverse and multi-skilled volunteer work force. Our volunteers insure that the American Red Cross continues to provide effective services that are responsive to the changing needs of the American public. Special emphasis is placed on the meaningful involvement of youth and young adults, the development of strong volunteer leaders, the recruitment of nurses especially student nurses, and the integration of our 1.2 million Red Cross volunteers into planning at all levels of the organization. Red Cross paid and volunteer staff work together to deliver on the American Red Cross promise, "We'll be there!"
Our Mission Statement
The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities
As the largest humanitarian organization in the United States, the Red Cross depends on volunteers to accomplish the organization's mission: providing relief to victims of disasters and helping people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. To prepare volunteers to participate in this vital mission, the Red Cross provides training for most volunteer positions; the level of training varies according to the requirements of the position. For example, Red Cross disaster volunteers work in a variety of positions, with specific training courses for each job. Training for health and safety instructors starts with a four- to six-hour course, with as many as 38 additional hours of training for special skills. Nurses bring specialized skills and experience and are incorporated into all Red Cross lines of service. Volunteers serve at all levels of the Red Cross
Volunteer Philosophy
- That the American Red Cross is and ought to be an organization governed, supported, and primarily staffed by volunteers.
- That paid staff are enablers of, and not substitutes for, volunteers.
That the principal management roles are filled by teams of volunteers and paid managers working together and sharing responsibility. You're needed by the Red Cross. Right now.
Great Plains Red Cross Volunteer Opportunities
The Great Plains Chapter of the American Red Cross serves Comanche, Stephens, Cotton, Jefferson, Tillman, and part of Caddo (including the City of Apache) Counties. You can make a difference right in your community!
Please remember that ALL disaster training is provided at no cost.
Bilingual, Senior and Disabled Volunteers are especially needed!
Special and Community Events Help
Adults and Youth are welcome to Staff booths at local events, help transport equipment/materials, set up and take down booths.
Clerical Support
Assist with light typing, phones, and data entry. Weekdays primarily, flexible hours.
Local Disaster Action Team
Respond to community disasters; provide casework to victims (clothing, food, shelter); assist with canteen service to emergency workers on the scene.
Volunteer Caseworkers
Provide assistance to people in communities served, both military andcivilian. Training provided at no cost.
You can make all the difference in this Community. Without YOU we can't get the job done. We hope to see you soon.
Start Today - email at
cmeyrick@arcok.org
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