Volunteer Services
Volunteers are the life blood of the American Red Cross. This is not just some slogan or catch phrase. Volunteers lead each and every Chapter in the United States. Volunteers teach classes, coordinate blood mobiles, counsel disaster victims, respond to emergencies such as tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, fires and terrorist attacks. The American Red Cross could not do what we do without our volunteers. To add perspective, following the September Terrorist attacks, the American Red Cross deployed over 55,000 volunteers and career staff to address the needs of the families, victims, and relief workers in New York, Washington DC and Pennsylvania.
Did You Know......
- It would cost the American Red Cross $16.05 an hour to replace a volunteer with a paid employee.
- Volunteers comprise 97% of the American Red Cross workforce.
- More than 4 million Americans, about 1 in every 70, is a blood donor.
- More than 1 million Americans, about 1 in every 270, is a service volunteer.
- Red Cross volunteers include 350,000 youth aged 24 and younger, 40,000 nurses.
We Need Volunteers to help with.....
Instructors - teaching CPR, First Aid, HIV and Aquatics .....
Disaster Action Team members - responding to crisis locally and possibly nationally, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.....
Blood Services Volunteers - helping out at a blood mobile, coordinating a blood drive with your group or organization, calling potential blood donors....
Working with our Youth volunteers - coordinating community projects, supporting our core services, mentoring them for the future.....
Armed Forces Emergency Services - Assisting family members and service member communicate during crisis situations, providing emotional support for families who have service members deployed.....
Leadership - Providing direction, guidance, and ideas for the Chapter to move forward into the 21st century....
Fund Raising - Providing support to Chapter Special Events such as our Festival of Trees and Golf Classic....
General Support - providing assistance in the office, answering telephones, and supporting all services.....
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What ever your interest or preference, we're sure we have a place for you. For 87 years our Chapter has provided hope for all we come in touch with. Our services help save lives - everyday.
To become a Volunteer:
Call the Wayne County Chapter at 330-264-9383 or
stop by the office at: 140 South Walnut Street, in Wooster.