Log in with
Opportunity Details
Help Save Lives! Volunteer with the American Red Cross to Sound the Alarm!
Please join us as an event-based volunteer for a meaningful day in the community! Volunteer alongside Red Cross volunteers, fire departments and partners to install FREE smoke alarms in homes and present fire safety educational information to individuals and families.
No prior experience is necessary; we'll provide all the training you'll need upon arrival. Sound the Alarm home fire safety, free smoke alarms installation events will be held rain or shine, please dress in layers and closed-toe, comfortable shoes. Volunteers will begin at rally points at locations in the community and then disperse to identified neighborhood(s) in a volunteer team with a minimum of 2-4 people. View HFC Volunteer Team Quick Reference Guide PDF to prepare for your volunteer experience.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED? Visit www.soundthealarm.org
CLICK “FIND AN EVENT” to volunteer near you!
Search for events by zip code & complete volunteer registration!
Current Red Cross volunteers can register on https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org
Select MY SHIFTS, Sound the Alarm, Sign Up
To explore ongoing volunteer opportunities on the Disaster Action Teams, please visit www.redcross.org/dat
Disaster & Emergency Services, Civic & Community
Animals, Families, Low-income Communities, Seniors
Age Minimum (with Adult): 16+, Minimum Age:18+
Sign Up
Log in or Register
In order to register for this opportunity you must log in to an existing account or register to create a new account.
Sign up with a team
This link allows you to participate in this opportunity with a team. A team can be a family team, corporate team, or any kind of organized group. When you click on the link you will have the option to:
- Choose an existing team you're already a member or captain of, or
- Create a new team to sign up.
Signup Questions
Please respond to the following questions in order to signup for this opportunity:
Common Messages
BVU connects businesses and people with meaningful volunteer opportunities serving Northeast Ohio nonprofits. Our services include nonprofit board matching, skills-based volunteering, direct service volunteering, education, and consulting. As a “one-stop shop” for community engagement, we empower businesses, individuals, and nonprofits to make a BIGGER difference in their communities. To learn more, visit bvuvolunteers.org.
Business Volunteers Unlimited | 1300 East 9th Street, Suite 1220 | Cleveland, Ohio 44114 | 216-736-7711 | Email Us