The American Red Cross of Colorado is seeking volunteers for a variety of volunteer positions across the State. The week of April 23-29 is National Volunteer Week and we want to give you the opportunity to turn your caring and compassion into volunteer action with the Red Cross.
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| Red Cross volunteer hands out needed emergency items. Photo American Red Cross |
In 2016 the Red Cross responded in Colorado and Wyoming to home fires, apartment fires, hail storms, tornadoes, floods and wildfires. In each case residents needed to be sheltered, cared for and supported through recovery. Nearly all of that work was done by trained local volunteers who gave their time, energy and compassion to be the bright spot in an otherwise dark moment. Many of our volunteers deployed to other states to help with large scale disasters.
It’s that time of year…again!
As the spring flood and severe weather season approaches the Red Cross prepares to respond to help people affected by disasters. That preparation includes recruitment and training of new volunteers, preparing the community and maintaining equipment and supplies.
“Our volunteers are truly dedicated to providing support for people affected by disasters,” said Gino Greco, CEO for the Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming. “We owe them our thanks and gratitude.” Greco also said that the organization needs more volunteers, especially in the small towns and more remote areas of the territory.
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| Working one-on-one with those in need. Photo: Arnett Luce/American Red Cross |
We need you, NOW!
Red Cross volunteer opportunities abound and range from being a disaster volunteer to a community leader and spokesperson. Our volunteers work be hind the scenes and directly with people in need. They work from home or from the scene of a disaster.
While experience and skill sets are useful, the Red Cross will provide the training needed at no cost.
How Can You Volunteer?
To learn more about Red Cross volunteer opportunities check out our web page at www.redcross.org/colorado. Click on the VOLUNTEER tab on the left and get started as a Red Cross volunteer.
Hear what one volunteer has to say about his “Red Cross Moment”.