Where your heart and mind go to work.

At the American Red Cross, you’ll bring all your tools to work, every day.  

American Red Cross Culture
Join the American Red Cross and Make a World of Difference!

You've seen us on the news, read about us in the paper, know that we help people in communities around the country and around the world every day. There's no doubt, Red Cross is there, whenever, wherever we are needed. But why should you take a look at Red Cross for a new career? In addition to competitive salaries and benefits here are a few great reasons to join our team. First, there's the work we do everyday – around the world – helping others. Our employees enjoy knowing that the services we deliver and the products we develop are helping save lives and make lives better everyday. The second reason for joining Red Cross is the energetic atmosphere. Our culture has been created by the paid and volunteer staff, a proud history, and is rather unique.

As the leader in the nonprofit industry, the American Red Cross attracts a talented, motivated, and enthusiastic workforce. Experts in the fields of humanitarian aid, disaster response, blood banking, and health and safety can be found working at the American Red Cross. In addition, you will find staff working on cutting edge information technology, utilizing the latest financial management systems, and implementing corporate programs that keep us in step, or ahead of the competition. We value and respect the collective similarities and differences of our team. The Red Cross is committed to fostering a high-performing and diverse group of employees and volunteers that mirror the nation we serve and the people who support us. The American Red Cross is an exciting, enjoyable workplace. We invite you to explore a new career on our team!

Online Orientation of the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross Mission
International Red Cross - Fundamental Principles

ONLINE ORIENTATION OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS

View the modules below to learn more about the American Red Cross. You may receive additional information through your unit’s orientation process. Before you begin, you may want to view the Articulate Demo below to familiarize yourself with navigation and print a full copy of the participant materials.

Articulate Demo
Viewing Time: 3 minutes
Module describes how to navigate and use all the features of the Articulate navigation in which this orientation is designed. If you encounter technical difficulties, please review the Help Guide.

Module 1 – History
Viewing Time: 25 minutes including knowledge check
Module describes the history of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and the American Red Cross, the connection between the two and the Fundamental Principles.

Module 2 – Foundations
Viewing Time: 10 minutes including knowledge check
Module discusses our mission, organizational structure and strategic direction.

Module 3 – Key Services
Viewing Time: 20 minutes including knowledge check
Module illustrates the key services of the American Red Cross.

Module 4 – Our Commitments
Viewing Time: 12 minutes including knowledge check
Module describes how Red Cross employees and volunteers apply our values, practice total diversity and act within ethical standards to uphold the public trust.

THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS

The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. It does this through services that are consistent with the congressional charter and the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross and the Red Crescent Movement.

Our humanitarian mission connects us to people and communities across the nation and around the world. We are committed to ensuring that our people, programs and services reflect the diversity of the people and communities we serve.

FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF THE INTERNATIONAL RED CROSS & RED CRESCENT MOVEMENT

HUMANITY -- The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavors, in its international and national capacity, to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. It promotes mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and lasting peace amongst all peoples.

IMPARTIALITY -- It makes no discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. It endeavors to relieve the suffering of individuals, being guided solely by their needs, and to give priority to the most urgent cases of distress.

NEUTRALITY -- In order to continue to enjoy the confidence of all, the Movement may not take sides in hostilities or engage at any time in controversies of a political, racial, religious or ideological nature.

INDEPENDENCE -- The Movement is independent. The National Societies, while auxiliaries in the humanitarian services of their governments and subject to the laws of their respective countries, must always maintain their autonomy so that they may be able at all times to act in accordance with the principles of the Movement.

VOLUNTARY SERVICE -- It is a voluntary relief movement not prompted in any manner by desire for gain.

UNITY -- There can be only one Red Cross or Red Crescent Society in any one country. It must be open to all. It must carry on its humanitarian work throughout its territory.

UNIVERSALITY -- The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, in which all Societies have equal status and share equal responsibilities and duties in helping each other, is worldwide.

FRONT OFFICE VOLUNTEERS

The American Red Cross is a volunteer-led organization dedicated to preparing communities to make preparations for, respond to, and recover from disasters. 

The Claremont Chapter is looking for motivated individuals to help us meet and greet the community on the phones and in person.  The position’s most critical responsibility is giving the community a positive first impression of the Claremont Chapter.   Front Office Volunteers provide assistance to the staff and other volunteers in the office each day. This position performs a variety of duties, all tailored to your individual abilities.  

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Understand the Red Cross mission (training provided)

Ability to effectively communicate with others

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Greeting visitors to the chapter

• Answering phones and taking messages

• Working on a computer, if you enjoy this

• Registering clients for classes (e.g., CPR and First Aid Training.)

• Handling payments for classes (cash, check, or MasterCard/Visa)

• Copying and faxing documents, as needed

• Doing light typing

AVAILABLE SHIFTS

Monday – Friday (two shifts each day)

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

12:30 PM – 4:30 PM

PLEASE CONTACT US

Phone 909-624-0074

Fax 909-624-6399

Email info@arcclaremont.org

  Thank you for your Support!

 An equal opportunity employer.

www.ClaremontRedCross.org

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