Since the founding of the Junior Red Cross in 1917, youth and the Red Cross have been partners. Today, the involvement of young people with the Red Cross is more important than ever. Our goal is to provide young people with meaningful opportunities for education, training, and volunteer/community service so that they remain a part of the Red Cross family throughout their lives. Youth and young adults up to age 25 make up 40 percent of all Red Cross volunteers.
Every year, the American Red Cross of Greater Somerset County relies on our community including schools, youth groups, faith communities, and civic organizations to assist us through their volunteer efforts. A Recipe Book of Service Projects directly relates to the mission of the American Red Cross to make communities healthier, safer and better prepared for emergencies.
Red Cross service projects are easy to do and are flexible so a classroom, scout troop, youth group, family or one person can easily complete them. If you use the "recipes" and adapt them to meet your needs, your service project will be a success.
Service gives people an opportunity to show how much they value their community, and it shows that people can make a difference. Being a part of the American Red Cross mission shows your commitment to healthier and safer communities.
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