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Volunteers
The American Red Cross began
as an organization with the help of volunteers; people
like you who wanted to make a difference. Today,
the many programs and services that are provided by the
Huntington County chapter are made possible through the
dedication and support of our volunteers.
Volunteers from all ages
and backgrounds help by assisting victims of disasters
such as fires, floods and storms. They provide
lifesaving training in CPR, First Aid and water safety
programs, educate young adults about HIV/AIDS
prevention, deliver meals and provide transportation to
the elderly and disabled, help to collect blood, and
communicate information to members of the Armed Forces
and their families. Others help through office
work, special events and fund-raising.
Opportunities exist that
allow you to put your current skills to use helping
others. Opportunities also exist that allow you to
develop new skills as well. Whatever your
interest, as long as you have a desire to help make
someone's life a little brighter, the Red Cross has a
place for you. Background
Check Initiative:
The American Red Cross will now
require a mandatory background check of all employees
and volunteers under an organization-wide initiative.
All new and former employees and volunteers will be
given a background check which includes a criminal
history check for the past 7 years and a social security
number verification. Although this program is a
major change and will require many long-time Red
Crossers to have background checks, we believe it is a
positive action that will benefit each of us and the
people we serve.
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Volunteers Needed! Please
call or stop in today.
You can help with as little as two hours a month.
*denotes training required
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS AND BOARD COMMITTEES:
volunteer in helping with the governance and operations of
the local chapter. Time is required for attending meetings,
and for outside effort as needed
ONE DAY
PROJECTS AND SHORT TERM EVENTS:
Parades, Blood Pressure Screenings, Community Relations,
Fund Raising, and First Aid Stations*
TRANSPORTATION: Providing medical
transportation outside of Huntington County for Veterans.
EMERGENCY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:
Disaster Action Team Member*:
responds to disasters in the local community assessing the
needs and providing immediate emergency needs.
Translator: provides
translation help for those clients requiring assistance with
verbal and/or written communication.
Community Disaster Education
Spokesperson: educates
the public in disaster preparedness and mitigation.
Disaster Training Instructor*:
teaches disaster courses to individuals and organizations;
also conducts volunteer orientation classes.
Counselor*:
addresses the emotional needs of clients and Red Cross
workers
SERVICE to the ARMED FORCES (SAF):*Ensuring
the delivery of emergency communications between Service
persons and their families.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
OPPORTUNITIES:
Demonstrator:
gives life-saving skills demonstrations at community
schools, churches, health fairs and special interest events.
Health
and Safety*: teaches
Red Cross certified classes to community, workplace,
professional, aquatics, babysitting, and pet first aid,
according to nationally developed class guidelines.
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Requires Red Cross training or professional license.
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