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American Red Cross Silicon Valley Volunteer Orientation

Learn about the many volunteer opportunities with the Palo Alto office of the American Red Cross Silicon Valley Chapter by attending our Volunteer Orientation.  There is a need for residents to volunteer to help victims of local disasters as well as help the local Palo Alto community prevent and prepare for emergencies. 

The Palo Alto office of the American Red Cross Silicon Valley Chapter is active in establishing emergency preparedness and response capabilities in the northern Santa Clara County area.  

Please register for the New Volunteer Orientation at this link:

https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=intake&entry_point_id=49&unit_id=155&logout=1

Please refer to these instructions before you fill out the online volunteer application and register for the orientation:

1. Select "American Red Cross of Silicon Valley" in the drop-down menu for "Select your closest chapter".
2. When filling in the "First Name" box, please provide your formal first name, not a nickname/preferred name.
3. All sections marked with an asterisk are mandatory to be completed.
4. When you create a username and password at the bottom of the application, please make sure you check the checkbox to email yourself the username and password.
5. Once you submit your volunteer application, you will receive an email with a link to activate your Volunteer Connection account. When you click this link, you will be directed to your Volunteer Connection homepage where you will see the list of steps to complete in order to become a volunteer with us.
6. From the list of steps, click on "Register for Orientation" which would be the second step after 'Submit Application'. Select the orientation date you would like to attend and sign up for it. Please register for only one of the orientation dates listed. You will receive an email confirming your registration.

Your "Member Home Page" should now show a check mark next to "Submit Application" and "Register for Orientation". Please only complete these first two steps (submitting the application and signing up for orientation). The orientation class sizes are restricted to 25 attendees each. Please sign up as soon as you know you can attend to ensure your spot in the class.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us. Please feel free to email SCVDSV@redcross.org with any questions or concerns during your volunteer application process or otherwise. We look forward to working with you!

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