Share Lifesaving Skills - Become an Emergency Preparedness Instructor with the American Red Cross

Empower others to prepare before disaster strikes.

As a Be Red Cross Ready Instructor, you’ll represent the American Red Cross in your community by delivering free, preparedness education. This role helps individuals and families understand how to prepare for and respond to emergencies.

You’ll teach a standardized curriculum on general emergency preparedness and local hazards such as home fires, floods, winter storms, wildfires, and more.

• Deliver high-quality Be Red Cross Ready presentations in community settings

• Coordinate with the Program Leader to gather and return necessary materials

• Track and report all completed presentations using Red Cross reporting tools

• Collect participant feedback via post-presentation surveys

• Comfortable with public speaking

• Able to connect with diverse individuals and communities

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Able to follow program materials and reporting instructions

• Complete Red Cross training in the Be Red Cross Ready curriculum via our learning platform

• Ongoing support from Red Cross staff and team leaders

• Build confidence in public speaking and facilitation

• Gain experience in community education and outreach

• Opportunity for increased leadership roles within Red Cross preparedness programs

Ready to help your community be better prepared for emergencies? Apply today and become a voice for readiness and resilience.

Watch our video to learn more: We are the Red Cross