Update:  Red Cross "I'm OK" Program in Oswego County looking for Volunteer Chairperson.  Click here for details.

Update:  Enroll now at VolunteerMatch and get free Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream!   Target, Ben & Jerry’s and VolunteerMatch have partnered to encourage summertime volunteering. When someone signs up for a volunteer opportunity on VolunteerMatch, that person receives a coupon for free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream (Berry Voluntary or Brownie Chew Gooder) available exclusively at Target stores.  Click HERE to see VolunteerMatch's listing of local Red Cross volunteer opportunities.

Become a Volunteer

“An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.

Voluntary service is a fundamental principle and a valuable part of the American Red Cross mission. The American Red Cross of Central New York has more than 650 dedicated men and women who volunteer their time and energy to help us serve our community.  We would love to have you join our team of committed volunteers. 

1.Review the Chart of Opportunities

2.Fill out a volunteer application. 

3.Contact the Director of Volunteers and Youth at (315) 234-2217 to confirm receipt of application.

4. Complete a background check.  Instructions for this process to be provided by Chapter staff.