Volunteer your time to help others
Our success depends on volunteers like you to carry out the humanitarian work of the Bahamas Red Cross. Apply NowThe Bahamas Red Cross Volunteer is an individual whose work exemplifies or inspires humanitarian values of human dignity, respect, compassion, protection and assistance according to the Fundamental Principals of the International Red Cross Red and Crescent Movement. Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers are the heart of effective humanitarian assistance for millions of vulnerable people. Volunteers are our strength. They are what define us as a unique humanitarian organization. Without them the Red Cross could not function effectively.
Current Opportunities
We are currently looking for volunteers for the following programs:
- Disaster Management Team
- First Aid & CPR
- Ambulance Services
- COVID-19 Response
- Administration
- Backyard Farming
- Climate Change
- Youth Services
- Fundraising
- Governing Board
- Warehouse
- Psychosocial Support
- Communications
About Our Volunteer Programs
The Volunteer Program
Anyone can Volunteer!!! Volunteering is motivated by the free will of a person and not by any desire for material or financial gain or by external social, economic or political pressure.
Disaster Management Team Program
This program is designed to provide a wide range of assistance to the communities of the Bahamas who suffer in any form of Disaster such as Fire, Flooding, Hurricane, and any other type of disaster faced in the country.
Meals on Wheels Program
The Meals on Wheels program is designed for elderly, shut-ins and disabled persons. The Bahamas Red Cross prepares a hot meal and delivers to the homes of each recipient 6 days a week, between the hours of 11:00am – 2:00pm.
All our humanitarian work is based on….
The Fundamental PrinciplEs of the Red Cross movement
Humanity
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavors, in its international and national capacity, to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. It promotes mutual understanding, friendship, co-operation and lasting peace amongst all peoples.
Impartiality
It makes no discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. It endeavors to relieve the suffering of individuals, being guided solely by their needs, and to give priority to the most urgent cases of distress.
Neutrality
In order to continue to enjoy the confidence of all, the Movement may not take sides in hostilities or engage at any time in controversies of a political, racial, religious or ideological nature.
Independence
The Movement is independent. The National Societies, whilst auxiliaries in the humanitarian services of their governments and subject to laws of their respective countries, must always maintain their autonomy so that they may be able at all times to act in accordance with the principles of the Movement.
Voluntary service
It is a voluntary relief movement not prompted in any manner by desire for gain.
Unity
There can only be one Red Cross or Red Crescent Society in any one country. It must be open to all. It must carry on its humanitarian work throughout its territory.
Universality
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, in which all Societies have equal status and share equal responsibilities and duties in helping each other, is worldwide.
Make a Donation
The Red Cross relies on donations from the public to continue it's invaluable work.
Make a donation today to help us help others.
Volunteer
We need your help!
Volunteer to assist us with events or aid and relief distribution - every hour of your time counts.
Our Partners
Hazard Alerts
Stay safe with instant alerts on floods, hurricanes and other hazards with the Bahamas Red Cross Hazards app for iPhone and Android.
First Aid App
Bahamas Red Cross First Aid app for iPhone and Android provides life-saving First Aid info when you need it, where you need it.
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