Pros
-You're working for an organization that's generally viewed positively. -You will make a difference if you do your job. -Looks great on your resume as a volunteer or paid staff. -Relatively easy to get a job. Especially, if you volunteer first and take on leadership roles. -You can go far as a volunteer. -If you love what you do despite the faults, you will make it through
Cons
-Overworked -No job stability/security -No investment for applicable employee professional development (everything is Red Cross training) -Nowhere to move to (your lucky you kept your job... for now) -People can be moody, whiney, and nitpicky because they're living on the edge -You can't help everyone who shows up -The cons are a NATIONAL problem. Every Red Cross... Everywhere in America! -Work/life balance? Doesn't exist, even on the calmest day