Skip to content
red cross chat
  • About
  • Connect
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
  • Blog
Search
Donate Now
Donate Now

Tag: Volunteers

featured image
Disaster, Volunteers

Straight Talk on the California Wildfire Response

by American Red Cross September 24, 2015September 26, 2015

There have been several misunderstandings about the Red Cross and our response to the California wildfires, and we believe it is important to state the facts as clearly as possible. …

Read More "Straight Talk on the California Wildfire Response"
featured image
International, Volunteers

North Carolina Volunteer Helps Burn Victim in Haiti

by Beth Pullias August 4, 2015

The Triangle region of the American Red Cross has more than 1,400 volunteers across 53 counties in North Carolina. In 2010, Alex Alexis was the only volunteer in North Carolina …

Read More "North Carolina Volunteer Helps Burn Victim in Haiti"
Disaster

On the Ground Perspective: Lone Star Response

by Jordan Scott May 29, 2015May 30, 2015

Post by Richard Reed, Senior Vice President, Disaster Cycle Services They say everything is bigger in Texas. They aren’t kidding. I’m writing to you from here in the Lone Star …

Read More "On the Ground Perspective: Lone Star Response"
Disaster, International, Volunteers

Connecting Nepal: A Report from IT/Telecoms Volunteers

by American Red Cross May 7, 2015February 23, 2017

Written by Julie Bradley, IT/Telecommunications volunteer with the American Red Cross Emergency Relief Unit in Nepal When the dogs wake you up at night with frantic barking, it might be time …

Read More "Connecting Nepal: A Report from IT/Telecoms Volunteers"
Volunteers

National Volunteer Week – Share Your Story!

by Jordan Scott April 13, 2015

April 12 – 18 is National Volunteer Week, a time to recognize and celebrate the selfless efforts of those who give so much in support of others. For well over …

Read More "National Volunteer Week – Share Your Story!"
International

Appreciating Restoring Family Links Volunteers

by Niki Clark December 5, 2014

Story by Lisa Ghali, National Headquarters, Caseworker for Europe and Asia                       Working for the Red Cross has given me …

Read More "Appreciating Restoring Family Links Volunteers"
featured image
Disaster

Special Thanks to Our Volunteers, Employees and Donors During Sandy

by Trevor Riggen October 24, 2014October 24, 2014

By: Trevor Riggen, Vice President of Disaster Services Operations and Logistics, American Red Cross Next week marks the two-year anniversary of one of the largest responses in the long and …

Read More "Special Thanks to Our Volunteers, Employees and Donors During Sandy"
featured image

Debunking a Red Cross Ebola Myth

by Laura Howe October 17, 2014October 20, 2014

If you’re online regularly, you can see some unusual and often outrageous claims, especially involving big topics in the news. Lately, you may have seen a ridiculous rumor about the …

Read More "Debunking a Red Cross Ebola Myth"
Volunteers in Gaza and Israel help the injured
International, Volunteers

Humanitarianism in Action: Gaza and Israel

by Jenelle Eli July 28, 2014March 6, 2015

What does it mean to be a Red Cross Red Crescent volunteer in a war zone? It means remaining neutral, impartial, and humane. And all too often, it means putting …

Read More "Humanitarianism in Action: Gaza and Israel"
Military Support, Volunteers

Top 6 Reasons to Volunteer at a VA or Military Hospital

by Lindy Ross June 5, 2013

6. Really adorable sweet old people Anyone who had the privilege of knowing their grandparents heard how the World Wars affected your family, whether or not they served. Older vets …

Read More "Top 6 Reasons to Volunteer at a VA or Military Hospital"

Posts navigation

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Topics

  • Blood
  • Disaster
  • Fun
  • Health & Safety
  • History
  • International
  • Military Support

Most Viewed

  • Red Cross Myth Busters: Tattoos and Blood Donation
  • How to Stop Severe Bleeding
  • 9 Things to Know Before You Donate Blood in 2019
  • What the Titanic Taught Me: A Lesson in Hypothermia
  • You’re More Likely to Experience a Home Fire Than These 5 Things

Stay in the loop
with the latest from
Red Cross Chat

Archives

  • 2023
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2022
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2021
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2020
    • November
    • October
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2019
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2018
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2017
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2016
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2015
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2014
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2013
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2012
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2011
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2010
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
show more
red cross chat

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Snapchat
  • Youtube
  • TikTok

tag cloud

american red cross red cross help volunteer disaster earthquake haiti donate Blood blood donation give SAF Preparedness military Disaster Response service to the armed forces Volunteers blood donor volunteering twitter first aid aid support cpr home fire
Copyright © 2023 The American National Red Cross.
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • FAQ
  • Mobile Apps
  • RedCross.org

Pin It on Pinterest