American Red Cross El Paso volunteers for disaster response and plasma/blood donation.

The American Red Cross El Paso is actively seeking volunteers to support disaster response efforts, recognizing that disasters do not stop due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Volunteer training typically takes two weeks and can be completed virtually, allowing individuals to prepare for whatever may come. In addition to general disaster response work, the organization is collaborating with the FDA to recruit plasma donations from recovered COVID-19 patients to help critically ill individuals battling the virus. Furthermore, the Red Cross encourages healthy individuals who have not been exposed to the virus to donate blood at local blood banks, which are currently experiencing shortages due to pandemic-related fears. Whether interested in hands-on disaster preparedness, sharing recovered antibodies through plasma donation, or contributing blood to support local healthcare needs, the American Red Cross El Paso offers multiple ways for community members to contribute their time and resources during this challenging period.