It is only when we help each other that we can fly. Luciano de Crescenzo Generous is the only way to describe the individuals who give of their time through volunteering and ask for nothing in return. Throughout the city of Austin and Mower County, volunteers are an integral presence in organizations which make our lives more pleasant and aid us in our time of need. Following is a sampling of the places volunteers give their time. By no means is it a complete listing.
Most organizations have advisory boards comprised of volunteers.
Nationally, for every paid employee in the organization, there are 50 to 60 volunteers. The local chapter has 250 plus active volunteers, who deliver almost all services, including teaching health and safety classes and giving disaster relief. The Youth Red Crossers program is an effort to recruit and attract youth. The organization offers babysitting classes and Tomaschko said she ventures to guess that all of the lifeguards countywide were trained by the Red Cross. During last summer's flood, Red Cross volunteers helped feed workers and families who were affected by the rising waters, and cleaned-up basements through the area.