Match people's skills and talents with our volunteer opportunities. Training is provided for all Red Cross volunteer positions. Volunteer opportunities include: *Blood Services: Volunteer to help at blood drives by greeting donors, assisting the donor while donating and observing donors after the donation process. Must be 15 years-old or over. Time: three hour shift, one time a month *Special Event Worker: Assist at special events like Red, White and Blues, A Celebration of Heroes, Annual Meeting, Golf Tournament, and Learn-to-Swim registration. Must be 16 years old or older. Time: varies *Interpreter: Serve as a foreign language interpreter by translating at schools, hospitals, courts, or doctor's offices. Must be 18 years old or older. Time: as needed or on call. *Health and Preparedness: Instructors needed for Standard First Aid and CPR or Basic Aid Training (teaching fourth graders) Must be 17 years-old or older. Time: varies, two to six hours per month *Disaster/Emergency Services: Volunteer to assist in times of local disaster. Become trained to assist in damage assessment, mass care, family service, logistics, and disaster health services. Must be 18 years old or older. Time: varies, depending on need. Disaster Action Team: Introduces volunteers to the Red Cross policies and procedures when responding to emergencies in the Roanoke Valley and nationally. Shelter Managers and Staff: Teaches participants how to effectively manage a Red Cross shelter and to meet the needs of people displaced by a disaster. Participants also have an opportunity to practice knowledge and skills needed to run a successful shelter operation. *Administrative Support: These behind the scenes volunteers are vital to the work of the Red Cross. They have duties such as filing, data entry and general office assistance. *Community Disaster Educators