Make your 'SUMMERTime Well Spent': Join us!
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania Region
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This summer, you’re invited to turn your compassion into action by volunteering with the American Red Cross. Communities across the country count on the Red Cross every day. The need remains critical and constant during the summer months. From helping people affected by disasters like home fires and floods, to supporting the collection of lifesaving blood, you can make a difference.
Join us today and discover one of the best ways to spend your summer.
Critically needed volunteer roles in your community:
- Disaster Action Team Members: Sign up for on-call shifts as part of a team to help provide 24-hour emergency response to local disasters, ensuring that your neighbors have access to resources for necessities such food, shelter and clothing.
- Disaster Response Duty Officers: Volunteer from home to dispatch local Red Cross volunteers to meet with families impacted by home fires and other disasters so they can provide temporary relief such as a safe place to stay, food and clothing.
- Disaster Health and Mental Health Services: Use your professional skills as licensed healthcare providers to deliver hands-on care to people recovering from disasters.
- Shelter Support: Help at a shelter during a large disaster either locally or across the country by welcoming and registering residents, serving meals, setting up cots, distributing blankets and personal hygiene kits, and providing information and other assistance to people in need. Training and travel costs are covered by the Red Cross.
Register and Explore: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&a=121860&h=193&p=1864067
Questions? Contact us!
Danielle Dietze, Volunteer Services
Email danielle.dietze@redcross.org
Call/Text 570-202-7954
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About American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania Region
Location:
256 N Sherman St., WilkesBarre, PA 18702, 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
The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that...
...all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope;
...our communities are ready and prepared for disasters;
...everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products;
...all members of our armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed; and
...in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Luzerne CountyWilkesBarre, PA 18702
DATE POSTED
June 7, 2024
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- Disaster Response
- Community Outreach
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training