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30 people are interested
Disaster Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross, Greater High Point-Davidson County Chapter
Please visit the new page to apply.
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30 people are interested
Respond to local disasters by serving on a Disaster Action Team. volunteers will need to enroll in a series of courses to learn how the Red Cross responds. Local disaster response is mostly families and individuals affected by home fires. Volunteers may service state wide and nationally after experience is gained locally.
Check the orientation schedule and emal the date you can attend in your comments.
More opportunities with American Red Cross, Greater High Point-Davidson County Chapter
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About American Red Cross, Greater High Point-Davidson County Chapter
Location:
815 Phillips Avenue, High Point, NC 27262, US
Mission Statement
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.
Description
Volunteers constitute 96 percent of our total work force to carry on our humanitarian work.
Every year the Red Cross responds to more that 70,000 disasters, including approximately 150 home fires every day.
About 11 million Americans turn to us to learn first aid, CPR, swimming, and other health and safety skills.
Half of the nation's blood supply is collected by the Red Cross.
Among our emergency services for the men and women of the armed forces is the delivery of urgent family messages-around the clock and around the globe.
As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, Red Cross reconnects families separated by conflicts and disasters around the world through international tracking services and Red Cross messages.
Our service area includes, High Point, Archdale, Trinity, Jamestown and all of Davidson County.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
815 Phillips AvenueHigh Point, NC 27262
DATE POSTED
September 8, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training