|
   
| |
Volunteering
|
-
- "How far you go in life depends on your
being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with
the striving and tolerant of the weak and the strong. Because some day in
life you will have been all of these."
|
The vital work of the American Red Cross is made possible
by people like you, who learn how good it can feel to lend a helping hand. Red
Cross "everyday heroes" come from all walks of life. They're all ages. Everyone
has something special to offer . . . including you.
You're needed by the Red Cross. Right
now.
Check out our other volunteer opportunities to determine how you can help
your community through America's premier humanitarian organization. Then Click
the button to learn how to sign up as a Red Cross volunteer.
Disaster Services
- Work in a shelter or on a mobile
feeding van to
provide hot meals to a disaster-stricken community.
- Interview individuals and families to
determine how they were affected by the disaster and how the Red Cross can
assist with meeting their needs.
- Work with Disaster Health Services to
give first aid and other health assistance to disaster victims.
- Train to respond to disasters on a
national level.
Community Education
- Educate our senior neighbors on how to
live a safe and independent life through our 'Keeping Seniors Safer'
program.
- Teach children how to prevent fires.
- Conduct community presentations to
help people prepare for disasters.
- Promote health and safety through health
fairs and presentations.
Armed Forces Emergency
Services (AFES)
- Provide emergency communication,
information, and financial assistance to active duty members of the Armed
Forces and their families.
- Perform after-hours military casework
from your own home.
International Services
- Provide community education programs in
international law and the International Red Cross movement
Health and Safety Services
- Teach others how to save a life by
instructing them in first aid, CPR, or water safety courses.
- Teach stress management health courses.
- Teach Babysitter's Training
- Present HIV/AIDS education programs.
- Assist the department through daily
activities in the office.
- Serve as a member of the Health &
Safety Services Committee.
Public Support
- Work with patients at Spartanburg Regional
Medical Center.
- Perform data entry, clerical and
administrative support in the Chapter.
- Work in the office as as a receptionist.
- Organize and work during a special event.
- Serve on a planning committee for one
of our popular special events - RetroFest, Wine
Auction, Bike Rally, Drag Races.
- Help increase chapter capacity for service
by helping with fundraising.
Chapter Board Member
- Help make the Chapter the best it can
be!!
|
|
