Volunteering with the American Red Cross - Overview Sign Up Online Your first step in volunteering with the American Red Cross of Cape Cod and Islands is to attend the American Red Cross Volunteer Orientation Class. This free orientation has been designed to welcome new volunteers and to educate current volunteers about the American Red Cross and the Cape Cod and Islands Chapter.  This class provides information about the 5 primary services Red Cross delivers world wide and specifics about the Counties we serve.  You will learn how this Chapter is organized, what volunteer opportunities are available in each department and who to contact.  You will receive the required forms to become a registered volunteer. You will learn what your next step is, should you decide to become a Red Cross volunteer with our Chapter.  Please review the schedule and choose the one which is best for you.