It’s good for you
Research shows that volunteering really does have a positive impact on health. It raises self-esteem and confidence, helps you gain new skills and make new friends, and brings a positive sense of purpose to your life.
It brings in the money
You might want to sit down before reading this bit. Last year, our global volunteer workforce – all 13.1 million of them – contributed a jaw-dropping USD 6 billion dollars worth of services across the world. That’s a lot of money, and a lot of people helped.
It helps those who need help
The social value of Red Cross volunteers is arguably even greater than the economic value. Our volunteers help thousands of people annually following accidents and emergencies – and reach thousands more through community work that reaches vulnerable people each day.
Why the Red Cross?
Unlike a lot of other charities, we have a huge range of services that can help people in all kinds of ways. So whatever your interest – from first aid to fundraising to therapeutic care to helping refugees to working with young people to responding to emergencies – we’re likely to have something that suits you. And if you’re not sure quite what you’d like to do, we can offer some tips on what role would suit you?