Each year more than one million Americans join with the American Red Cross to provide vital services in their communities through volunteer work. When you volunteer with the Red Cross, you become part of a group of people who truly make a difference in the lives of their fellow Americans. And, by volunteering for Red Cross Blood Services, you will be helping patients in serious medical need.

Did you know...

• Volunteers and volunteer blood donors comprise 99 percent of the Red Cross workforce.
• One out of every 43 Americans is a Red Cross volunteer giving blood, time or monetary donations.
• There are 134 volunteers and volunteer blood donors for every Red Cross employee.
• There are more than 5 million Red Cross volunteers and volunteer blood donors.