Volunteer Applicant Questionnaire- Take the First Step

Tell Us About Yourself

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Ready to take the first step?

We sincerely appreciate your desire to join the American Red Cross in performing our humanitarian work. The Red Cross is always looking for people with various backgrounds, talents and skill levels. Our needs are often specific based on current events and levels of ground support, but we’ll do our best to accommodate your desire to get involved!

Get acquainted with us.

This questionnaire is the official and required first step in our local application process and will provide us with an overview of your skills, previous experiences, interests, and goals. This questionnaire and your answers are vital to the placement process.

Completing this applicant questionnaire takes approximately 10-20 minutes. We highly recommend providing comprehensive answers as this can help us find the best volunteer opportunity for you.Questions with a asterisk (*) are required. Please make sure to double check your email address and phone number.

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* 1. Basic Information

Legal Name (Last Name, First Name):

Email Address:

(Cell) Phone Number:

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* 2. Will this be your first time volunteering with us or any other organization?

Yes, this is my first time volunteering with any organization.

No, I've volunteered (or am currently volunteering) with another organization.

If you've volunteered before, what other organizations do you volunteer at/support?

As with the start of any relationship, we'd like to get to know you!

We highly encourage you to take your time and answers the following questions thoughtfully, citing specific examples and avoiding general statements.

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* 3. Please describe how you've made an impact in your own community or describe your current community involvement. (If you have not volunteered before, please describe how you think you'd like to make a difference.)

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* 4. What skills, experiences AND professional strengths will contribute to your success as an American Red Cross Volunteer?

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* 5. Have you ever experienced or been involved with a major disaster such as a fire, flood, hurricane, tornado etc. How were you affected? If you have ever helped out during a disaster, please describe your experience. I

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* 6. If you have not experienced a disaster, please tell us why you have decided to pursue volunteering at this point and if you are you interested in pursuing a volunteer position that does not relate to disaster.

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* 7. What is your availability?

During business hours (daytime, M-F)

After work (after 5pm, M-F)

On weekends and/or evenings

Only during a large disaster response

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What are your interests? (You may choose more than one.)

Respond to disasters

Be out in the community

Work with logistics

Interact directly with clients

Place/manage volunteers

Enjoy mentoring others/fellow volunteers

Teach & train others

Work in the office/offer administrative support

Work with numbers/data

Fundraise for the Red Cross

Work from home

Prepare my community

Work with a team

Work independently

Interested in responding to large disasters in my community

Interested in deploying to disasters across the country

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Please choose as many statements that apply.

I'm comfortable with new technology.

I'm comfortable with using the internet/email.

I have good working knowledge of most Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

I rarely use computers/email.

I'm comfortable lifting (10lbs to 25lbs).

I have lifting limitations.

I'm comfortable working/interacting with diverse cultures.

I can work in a potentially damp environment.

I can work in a potentially smoky environment for short periods of time (disaster relief fieldwork).

I'm comfortable working outdoors in all seasons.

I'm comfortable walking/standing/sitting for long periods of time.

I'm comfortable being a leader/mentor.

I am more comfortable following a strong leader.

I'm a licensed medical professional.

I'm a licensed mental health professional (Clinical license).

I'm a registered EMT.

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