The American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter has multiple volunteer opportunities that vary in skill level and time commitment. We want to help you decide if our organization is a good match for you. Please take a moment to answer for yourself, the following questions. Remember that volunteering is a commitment and it is important that you find a place to volunteer that best matches your skills and time availability.

1. Often people with good intentions are just too busy to volunteer. Most of our volunteer opportunities require a six to twelve month commitment. We rely on volunteers to meet the needs of our clients and customers as well as fulfill administrative gaps for the organization. Without reliable volunteers, the needs in our community would not be met.
   
   Do you have time in your life now for this kind of commitment?


2. Many of our volunteer positions require that you take classes or receive training before you can begin volunteering. Some of these classes are only offered once per month and may take place during the day.
   
   Is your schedule flexible enough to accommodate our training process?


3. We are looking for volunteers who possess certain skills/characteristics. Having these skills/characteristics will make for a more successful volunteer experience.
   
   Do you consider yourself to be...
   • A team player?
   • A good communicator?
   • Able to handle stressful situations?
   • Able to take initiative?


4. Volunteering with our organization means that you will be working with people of different ages, socioeconomic, cultural, racial, ethnic, religious, and educational backgrounds.
   
   Are you comfortable with people who are different from yourself?


5. The American Red Cross has seven Fundamental Principles. One of these is neutrality.
   
   Are you able to keep your personal, religious, & political beliefs separate from your role as a volunteer?

Return to the Becoming a Volunteer page.