Help Strengthen Government Partnerships for Disaster Events

Volunteer as a Government Operations Service Associate and play a key role in building and maintaining partnerships between the American Red Cross and government agencies.

In this role, you'll represent the Red Cross in Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) and other coordination settings—both during disasters and in preparedness and recovery efforts. Government Operation volunteers help ensure Red Cross services align with government plans, share critical information, and support collaborative planning across the disaster cycle.

What You'll Do: 

• Build relationships with emergency management and other government partners.
• Represent the Red Cross in meetings, coordination centers, or virtually.
• Share updates between Red Cross and government to support aligned response and recovery.
• Contribute to planning efforts related to mass care and long-term recovery.
• Help maintain situational awareness and respond to information or resource requests

Location: Virtual or In-Person (depending on local needs)

Commitment: A few hours per month, with increased need during active disaster events. Training is provided.

Ready to make a difference? Here's how to get started!

1. Go to redcross.org/volunteer to complete our online application. It takes less than 10 minutes!
2. Once your application and background check are complete, a member of our team will reach out for a quick screening call. This allows us to make sure this position is the perfect fit for your interest, availability, and needs.
3. We’ll get you connected and provide all necessary training to ensure you feel supported and successful as a volunteer.

Questions? Email our team at IDMT.Recruiting@redcross.org for more information about this or other opportunities.