They help maintain and improve our zoos, museums and cultural arts organizations. They share their hobbies and talents with children and adults. They make our hometowns healthier and safer places to live. Community volunteerism is open to people of all ages. The Red Cross provides so many important services to our community.
Volunteers help collect and maintain the blood supply so vital to our health.
They provide classes so that residents can learn first aid, CPR, swimming and other important safety lessons. When disasters strike at home or around the world, Red Cross volunteers are usually the first on the scene and the Red Cross is recognized worldwide as the foremost disaster relief organization. The Red Cross also gives young people the opportunity to volunteer in many interesting and exciting ways. When you call 911 you expect immediate response to your emergency. Often the people responding are volunteers from your community.