Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities
Contact Christine Dalton at 203-787-6721
or by email for more information.
Please note that all volunteers are required to pass a basic background check.

Gala Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help at our Gala on June 20th at Woodwinds in Branford from 5:30-11:00pm.
Front Desk Receptionist
A volunteer is needed to answer our phones, greet guests and make referrals from 12:30-4:30 Mon-Wed. Volunteer should have clear speaking voice, be able to multi-task, work in a fast paced environment and be reliable.

Postal Carriers Food Drive
Volunteers are needed to sort, pack and moves boxes of food that will benefit the Wallingford/ Meriden branch food pantry. Saturday May 10 from 11:30am - 7pm. Contact Andrea Balsamo at the Branch for more information at (203) 265-6721 or abalsamo@arcsct.org

Volunteer Health & Safety Instructors
Volunteers are needed weeknights and Saturdays to instruct our First Aid and CPR classes in our Wallingford branch and New Haven Chapter House. Volunteers are required to teach 36 hours of instruction over a 2 year period to receive free training for this opportunity. Individuals with good presentation and speaking skills are encouraged to volunteer. Must have reliable transportation.

Youth Outreach Educators
Volunteers are needed to present Masters of Disaster activities in schools within the 15 towns we served. Masters of Disaster is a K-8 disaster and preparedness curriculum for educators and families with fun, hands-on activities. Volunteers will be presenting one activity to demonstrate and introduce the program in the schools. Volunteers should have excellent speaking and presentation skills. Training and materials will be provided.
Transportation Program
Volunteer drivers are needed for Wallingford, Meriden and Guilford residents. Volunteers must have a valid driver’s license. Drivers will be picking up and dropping off residents for medical appointments. Volunteers will be using Red Cross vehicles (or get reimbursed for mileage from the Chapter if using their own vehicle). Drivers must have valid drivers license.
Disaster Action Team (DAT)
Volunteers are needed to respond to fires and emergencies within the 15 towns we serve. DAT members are on call one week a month, the same week every month from 6pm-6am. Volunteers are required to take disaster training in order to become a DAT member.
Blood Drives (Branch office)
Volunteers are needed for drives held in Cheshire, Wallingford, Meriden and North Haven. Most drives are held during the morning or afternoon hours and are 5 hours long. Training will be provided. Contact Andrea Balsamo at (203) 265-6721 or abalsamo@arcsct.org
     General Information
     Greeter/Registrar
     Runner/Escort
     Observer    
     Refreshments Volunteer

Armed Forces Emergency Services (AFES)
Volunteers make presentations and provide education to family members of active and reserve military members, as well as for the Community based military in the South Central CT Chapter area. Training Required: Introduction to Disaster Services, Family Services & AFES training.