Volunteer Needs From: United Way of Portage County Volunteer Center

Volunteer: Red Cross: Disaster Relief Operation--Shelter Worker

Shelter Support Team volunteers support the day-to-day activities within a shelter, which may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information or other areas. Free online training will be provided. If the need arises, volunteers are asked to commit to multiple local shifts of 4 to 12 hours each. For those able to travel outside of their local area, a commitment of at least 14 consecutive days, working 8- or 12-hour shifts, is required.

Hear firsthand why others have volunteered in this role. More extreme weather means more volunteers are needed.

Contact Lee at lee.borofka@redcross.org for more information. 

Agency: American Red Cross

Shelter Support Team volunteers support the day-to-day activities within a shelter, which may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information or other areas. Free online training will be provided. If the need arises, volunteers are asked to commit to multiple local shifts of 4 to 12 hours each. For those able to travel outside of their local area, a commitment of at least 14 consecutive days, working 8- or 12-hour shifts, is required.

Hear firsthand why others have volunteered in this role. More extreme weather means more volunteers are needed.

Contact Lee at lee.borofka@redcross.org for more information. 

Agency: American Red Cross

Volunteer Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Jan 31, 2026

Zip Code: 54481

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Red Cross: Disaster Shelter Supplier (deployment)

Disaster Shelters are ever changing and the need for supplies is constant. The Red Cross is looking for volunteers to visit shelters, assess needs and source materials. Must be able to organize, load and drive delivery vehicles. For more information, contact Lee at lee.borofka@redcross.org

Agency: American Red Cross

Disaster Shelters are ever changing and the need for supplies is constant. The Red Cross is looking for volunteers to visit shelters, assess needs and source materials. Must be able to organize, load and drive delivery vehicles. For more information, contact Lee at lee.borofka@redcross.org

Agency: American Red Cross

Volunteer Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Jan 31, 2026

Zip Code: 54481

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Red Cross: Disaster Client Health Services

Disaster Health Services Team: Free online training will be provided and can count towards nursing continuing education units. If the need arises, volunteers are asked to commit to multiple local shifts of 4-12 hours each. For those able to travel outside of their local area, a commitment of at least 10-14 consecutive days, working 8- or 12-hour shifts is required. Qualified licenses include RN, LPN, LVN, Paramedic, MD, DO, PA, NP, APRN. Only RNs have full scope of practice. For more information contact Lee at lee.borofka@redcross.org

Agency: American Red Cross

Disaster Health Services Team: Free online training will be provided and can count towards nursing continuing education units. If the need arises, volunteers are asked to commit to multiple local shifts of 4-12 hours each. For those able to travel outside of their local area, a commitment of at least 10-14 consecutive days, working 8- or 12-hour shifts is required. Qualified licenses include RN, LPN, LVN, Paramedic, MD, DO, PA, NP, APRN. Only RNs have full scope of practice. For more information contact Lee at lee.borofka@redcross.org

Agency: American Red Cross

Volunteer Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Jan 31, 2026

Zip Code: 54403

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Red Cross: Disaster Client Mental Health Services

The Red Cross is looking for volunteers to join our Disaster Mental Health (DMH) Team. DMH volunteers provide compassionate care to victims and fellow Red Cross volunteers following disasters. Whether it is providing coping & recovery tips or lending a listening ear, DMH volunteers help people on what’s often the worst day of their lives. Contact Lee at lee.borofka@redcross.org for more information.

Agency: American Red Cross

The Red Cross is looking for volunteers to join our Disaster Mental Health (DMH) Team. DMH volunteers provide compassionate care to victims and fellow Red Cross volunteers following disasters. Whether it is providing coping & recovery tips or lending a listening ear, DMH volunteers help people on what’s often the worst day of their lives. Contact Lee at lee.borofka@redcross.org for more information.

Agency: American Red Cross

Volunteer Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Jan 31, 2026

Zip Code: 54481

Allow Groups: No