Volunteer Connection
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American Red Cross Volunteer Connection Application
- Rating
- 4.1
- 600 ratings
- Downloads
- 136K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Mar 23
- 2026 · v6.9.4
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About Volunteer Connection
American Red Cross volunteers, the Volunteer Connection app is now available! The mobile app is for existing volunteers only. Manage your activity with the American Red Cross conveniently via the new app! Hold the power of Volunteer Connection in the palm of your hand!
Volunteers can use the app to register for shifts, update contact information, submit hours, and other tasks typically managed in Volunteer Connection, the organization's volunteer management system. Now, all of which can be done with the tip and swipe of a finger!
Over 200,000 American Red Cross volunteers help ensure the organization prevents and alleviates human suffering every day. Many respond to disasters, teach life-saving skills to their communities, or support ongoing activities with their skills and talents.
The new mobile app will allow existing American Red Cross volunteers to become more engaged with the organization, helping enhance the overall volunteer experience with the organization. Note: This app is for General Volunteers only at this time. Youth and Prospective Volunteers will not have access to the app, until further notice or until their intake process with their respective region is complete.
If you are not a registered volunteer and interested in becoming involved with the American Red Cross, please visit www.redcross.org today!
If you are having problems, please use the link above for assistance.
The following permissions are requested:
1) Internet Access Permission: Allows the app to connect to the Volunteer Connection web servers
2) Storage: All downloaded images for the activity feed, contacts and calendar views are stored on SD card memory if available. This overall provides better performance for the app
3) SMS Access: Allows a message to be sent when you click a phone number in the Contact View. Required by some devices
4) Phone Access: Allows a phone call to be initiated when you click a phone number in the Contact View. Required by some devices
5) Identity Access: Required for push notifications (feature to be made available later this year)
Volunteers can use the app to register for shifts, update contact information, submit hours, and other tasks typically managed in Volunteer Connection, the organization's volunteer management system. Now, all of which can be done with the tip and swipe of a finger!
Over 200,000 American Red Cross volunteers help ensure the organization prevents and alleviates human suffering every day. Many respond to disasters, teach life-saving skills to their communities, or support ongoing activities with their skills and talents.
The new mobile app will allow existing American Red Cross volunteers to become more engaged with the organization, helping enhance the overall volunteer experience with the organization. Note: This app is for General Volunteers only at this time. Youth and Prospective Volunteers will not have access to the app, until further notice or until their intake process with their respective region is complete.
If you are not a registered volunteer and interested in becoming involved with the American Red Cross, please visit www.redcross.org today!
If you are having problems, please use the link above for assistance.
The following permissions are requested:
1) Internet Access Permission: Allows the app to connect to the Volunteer Connection web servers
2) Storage: All downloaded images for the activity feed, contacts and calendar views are stored on SD card memory if available. This overall provides better performance for the app
3) SMS Access: Allows a message to be sent when you click a phone number in the Contact View. Required by some devices
4) Phone Access: Allows a phone call to be initiated when you click a phone number in the Contact View. Required by some devices
5) Identity Access: Required for push notifications (feature to be made available later this year)
What’s new
Version 6.9.4 · Updated March 23, 2026
We've been working hard to make the app better. The new version contains numerous important technical internal changes and updates that should improve app stability and performance, especially for the latest Android 16 version.
User reviews
Delightful.
Help me to set up my appointment to go give blood
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Great for my job.
I love this app!
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Frequently asked questions
Who can use the Volunteer Connection app?
The Volunteer Connection app is only available for existing American Red Cross volunteers.
What can volunteers do using the Volunteer Connection app?
Volunteers can use the app to register for shifts, update contact information, submit hours, and perform other tasks typically managed in Volunteer Connection.
How many American Red Cross volunteers are there?
Over 200,000 American Red Cross volunteers help prevent and alleviate human suffering every day.
What is the purpose of the Volunteer Connection app?
The app aims to enhance the overall volunteer experience with the organization and allow existing volunteers to become more engaged.
Can non-registered individuals use the Volunteer Connection app?
No, the app is only available for registered volunteers. Non-registered individuals can visit the American Red Cross website for more information on how to get involved.
What permissions does the Volunteer Connection app request?
The app requests permissions for internet access, storage, SMS access, phone access, and identity access. These permissions are necessary for various features and functions of the app.
Why does the Volunteer Connection app require internet access permission?
The internet access permission is required for the app to connect to the Volunteer Connection web servers.
What is the purpose of the storage permission in the Volunteer Connection app?
The storage permission allows downloaded images for the activity feed, contacts, and calendar views to be stored on the SD card memory, if available, for better app performance.
Why does the Volunteer Connection app require SMS access permission?
The SMS access permission enables a message to be sent when clicking a phone number in the Contact View. This is required by some devices for proper functionality.
Why does the Volunteer Connection app require phone access permission?
The phone access permission allows the app to initiate a phone call when clicking a phone number in the Contact View. This is required by some devices to enable this feature.
What is the purpose of the identity access permission in the Volunteer Connection app?
The identity access permission is required for push notifications, which will be made available later this year as a feature in the app.
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