American Red Cross
Together, we are the American Red Cross
2011 Talk of the Town November-22-2011
Hosted in partnership with the Silver Family, on Thursday Nov. 17, the American Red Cross of Central Louisiana hosted the 9th Annual Talk of the Town, the premier holiday fundraiser in Cenla.  The Talk of the Town is a by-invitation-only
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Local Red Cross Volunteer Extends Hands of Service to Irene Victims August-31-2011
Central Louisiana Red Cross volunteer Frances Vanderlick headed out to North Carolina yesterday, August 30 to provide aid and service to victims devastated by Hurrricane Irene.  Mrs. Vanderlick will be on a 21 day assignment with the American
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McMinn Named New Chapter Manager August-18-2011
  On Aug. 11, the American Red Cross announced that Leann Murphy, CEO of the Central Louisiana chapter, will be voluntarily leaving that position on Sept 30, 2011, and Mary McMinn, currently the Community Outreach and Education Manager, h
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Displaced Fire Victim Express Gratitude for the American Red Cross of Central Louisiana August-9-2011
  Among the families who relocated to the Red Cross shelter after being displaced from the July 20 motel fire on MacArthur Dr., was a humble and closely bonded couple, Emitt Baker and Tori Awanbor along with their children, 8 year old E
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When you're ready to change a life

--starting with your own,

we've got a volunteer job for you. 

 

 

Currently, we have no paid staff openings, but we need volunteers to fill leadership roles on our Disaster Action Teams, Heroes to work with Martin Johnson, and Front Desk Ambassadors for Tuesday and Friday.

 

 

As a volunteer you can change lives--and improve your skills, training and resume--as a volunteer.  Click here to learn more about volunteer opportunities.

 

 

For employment postings, get started in 3 easy steps: 

1.  Send your resume, a list of referrences, and your salary requirement by email to hr@cenlaredcross.org;  or fax to 318 487-8936 or mail to 425 Bolton Avenue, Alexandria, Louisiana 71301.  PLEASE be sure that your list of references includes name, business, title, address, phone number, and a fax or email address for each reference.  The fax or email is very important as that is the method used to complete the reference form.

2.  All Red Cross employees and registered volunteers are required to undergo background checks; just click here to complete your free background check for volunteers; candidates for employment should not complete the employment background check until requested to do so.   

3. Get oriented. To get an overview of the American Red Cross, click here for the online Red Cross Volunteer Orientation.  You may also take our first disaster training class on-line!  Click here to complete "Introduction to Disaster" through our on-line training.