The 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. 

Steps to becoming a Volunteer

Complete a Volunteer Inquiry form located at the bottom of the page

Please mail to 28 Concord St., Nashua, NH 03064 or email completed application to Bianca Monroe at bianca@nashua.redcross.org or Diane Vumbaco at diane@nashua.redcross.org.

View the orientation session below to learn about the history, mission, and key services of the American Red Cross and how you can help.  Module 1 on the history is optional.

Red Cross Orientation -View the American Red Cross new Volunteer Orientation modules.

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Module 1 – History
Viewing Time: 25 minutes including knowledge check
Module describes the history of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and the American Red Cross, the connection between the two and the Fundamental Principles.

Module 2 – Foundations
Viewing Time: 10 minutes including knowledge check
Module discusses our mission, organizational structure and strategic direction.

Module 3 – Key Services
Viewing Time: 20 minutes including knowledge check
Module illustrates the key services of the American Red Cross.

Module 4 – Our Commitments
Viewing Time: 12 minutes including knowledge check
Module describes how Red Cross employees and volunteers apply our values, practice total diversity and act within ethical standards  to uphold the public trust.

Take a look at our Volunteer Opportunities