The new disaster volunteer orientation will educate you about the American Red Cross, our mission, and how you can begin your involvement with the Asheville Mountain Area Chapter. This course will orient you with the activities and functions of the Disaster Services program.

Fulfilling Our Mission.Translating Your Compassion into Community Action         Is a basic, entry-level, instructor-led course which introduces potential disaster volunteers and members of other local agencies to the role of the Red Cross in the community's actions in preparing for, responding to and recovering from emergencies and disasters. The course will enable individual volunteers to translate their care and compassion for their community into action and provide information to other community agencies on Red Cross work and possible partnership in preparation for and response to a disaster.