The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers. Red Cross volunteers work directly with people, serve on the Board of Directors and provide behind the scene support. Call today to find the opportunity that will suit your special talents and time. You may call 517-782-9486 or email shendrick@redcross-scmichigan.org.
Become a Red Cross volunteer today! Over a million Americans serve as Red Cross volunteers meeting local community needs. These needs include:
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helping people in emergencies
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providing half the nation's blood supply
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teaching first aid and CPR courses
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delivering emergency messages to members of the military
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and many more
As a volunteer of the Red Cross, you will be provided with the opportunity to utilize your talents, or provide training to help your local community. For further information see the list of ways you can get involved at your local chapter today.
Are you aged 16-24? If so check out our service opportunities specificly for young people here!
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Chapter Needs and Activities:
Community Involvement
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Fundraising |
Blood Drive Canteen |
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Blood Drive Registration |
Event Set-up |
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Event Break-down |
Health and Safety |
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Kids Camp |
CPR Saturday |
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Babysitting |
AED/CPR |
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First Aid |
Blood Borne Path |
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Pet First Aid |
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Neighbor to Neighbor
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Services to the Armed Forces
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Disaster Action Team Member
Community Development
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Fundraising
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Cultivating new donors/sponsors
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Red Cross Ambassador
Office Support
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Training Coordinator |
Special Events/Committee Coordinator
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Shelter Agreement /Vendor Coordinator |
Community Presence/Education Coordinator
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Blood Drive Coordinator |
Youth Committee Coordinator
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Event Calling
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Public Relations
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General office
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Grant Writing
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Data Entry
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Web Site maintenance
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Maintenance
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Construction |
Landscaping |
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Ground Maintenance |
Building |
Applications are always accepted. Download forms here: 
American Red Cross Volunteers helping in action:
The Red Cross recovery operation to help thousands of people affected by last week's tornadoes and ongoing flooding is huge, covering a wide geography across several states. Early estimates show more than 13,000 homes across six states were destroyed or damaged by these devastating tornadoes.
The Red Cross Safe and Well secure Website is a way to let your loved ones know you are safet and to find information about people in the affected areas. To register, visit www.redcross.org and Click on the "List Yourself or Search Registrants" link under "How to Get Help".
Since March 31, the Red Cross has opened more than 130 shelters in 16 states providing more thatn 10,000 overnight stayst to people in need. More than 4,500 Red Cross workers from all 50 U.S. states have assisted with recovery efforts in 16 affected states on 20 separate relief operations. Since March 31, 2011 more than 253,000 relief items like hygiene kits, mops, brooms, tarps, shovels, work gloves, and coolers have been handed out in affected neighborhoods and more than 560,00 meals and snacks have been provided thanks to our wonderful partners like the Salvation Army and Southern Baptist Convntion.
Local Hereos that have selflessly given of their time and talents to help those in need.
Oren Frank - Texas & Alabama
Kathy Letts - Alabama
Theresa Dark - Alabama
Pam Davis - Alabama and New York
Jim Ducey - Alabama
Sandy Maher - Alabama and Pennsylvnia
Michael Putnam - Alabama and New York
Susan Hart - North Dakota
Beth Philo - Mississippi
Elie Berman - Pennsylvnia
Heather Hunter-Pennsylvnia
The Red Cross depends on financial dontaions in times of disaster. Please consider making a donation today to help the thousands of people who have been affected by these disasters. You can do so by the following:
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Visit www.redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or text the world REDCROSS to 9099 to make a $10.00 donation.
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Contribution may also be sent to your local American Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washigton, DC 20013
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Any donation, large or small will help. For example $3.00 can provide a comfort it for someone in a a disaster. $6.00 can cover the cost of a blanket, $10.00 the cost of a hot meal. For $150.00, someone's donation can cover the cost of providing food and shelter to a family of four for a day they spend in a shelter.
Thank you for caring!
Keeper of the house award!
Many thanks to Martha Smith who manages the Hillsdale office of the American Red Cross. We would like to thank her for all of the dedication and hard work she has done for the South Central Michigan Red Cross, we could not do it without you!! Thank you.
See this years Volunteer Award winners!
Internships ...
If you're a student or recent graduate interested in volunteering for the American Red Cross, the South Central Michigan Chapter has internships available in marketing, Health & Safety, Emergency Services and Administrative Assistance.
All internships are unpaid positions and you must be willing to spend 21 hours a week for at least 12 weeks.
For more information, call 517-782-9486.
3425 Francis St. Jackson, MI 49203 517-782-9486 or 1-888-782-9322
