The Red Cross is the world's largest provider of first aid training. You can rely on us to offer you courses which are of the highest standard and delivered by high quality, experienced instructors. The Irish Red Cross offers a variety of training courses including Practical First Aid and Basic Life Support.
Trained first aiders can also help in many other situations. If a colleague is injured at work, would you know what to do? Our highly trained volunteers provide first aid cover at numerous events around the country every week. These events range from concerts to sports events to community festivals.
Irish Red Cross volunteers are often called to help in searches for missing people. Specialist search and rescue skills have been developed by the Red Cross to search for people in mountains and lakes, and general members also provide back-up in such operations.
Our rescue services are available through the 999/112 system as a support to specialist agencies, such as the Irish Coastguard and an Garda Siochana.
The Therapeutic Hand Care Service is provided by Irish Red Cross volunteers who are trained to give a hand massage and/or a manicure to both men and women in hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, day care centres and in their own homes.
Our trained Skin Camouflage practitioners provide this unique service in clinics around the country. These volunteers are skilled in the application of special cover creams to improve the appearance of scarring and other disfiguring skin conditions.
How to become a member :
Be part of a team that makes a difference to people’s lives!
Volunteers are the most vital component of the Irish Red Cross. All the good work we do is only made possible because every year, thousands of volunteers willingly give up their time to help others.
Volunteering for the Irish Red Cross also gives you the opportunity to meet new friends, learn new skills and be part of the largest humanitarian network in the world.
There are lots of different types of activities you can take part in. To find out what activities are happening in your area contact your local branch
If you would like more information about becoming a volunteer in your area contact the Irish Red Cross Head Office and talk to Eleanor.
Membership Fees:
Yearly membership - €10.00
Three year membership - €30.00
Five year membership €50.00
Life membership - €100.00
Youth/Cadet membership (11-16 yrs) - €5.00
Junior Membership (5-10yrs) - €3.00
Youth/Cadet membership and Junior Membership is available on a yearly basis.
New Members Always Welcome!
Download a membership form and return it to Head Office with a photograph and we will send you out your membership card.