The American Red Cross is launching a volunteer recruiting effort heading into hurricane and wildfire season. Some experts are predicting a busy year for both, and the agency wants to be ready when the need arises.

The organization's Mary Jane Thomson says potential volunteers will have to be able to deploy for a 14-day period and work 8 to 12-hour shifts.

With the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of volunteers currently available to deploy is greatly reduced. To volunteer, go to redcross.org/volunteertoday