The American Red Cross is known for many different things - disaster relief, fundraising, and of course - blood drives. The blood collected at these drives supplies 45% of transfused blood nationwide. Being one of the only agencies in the country that hosts blood drives, it’s a big deal when you get to host or … Continue reading AmeriCorps Story of Service: Jessie Rounsley
AmeriCorps Story of Service: Anwishta Acharrya
My name is Anwishta Acharrya and I am an AmeriCorps Community Preparedness Coordinator serving at the American Red Cross in Seattle through the Washington Service Corps. In my position, I educate youths, adults and seniors on Disaster Preparedness with the goal of building a safer, better prepared, and more resilient community. I was recently inspired by a community event that I … Continue reading AmeriCorps Story of Service: Anwishta Acharrya
Why I Volunteer: Ken Hooper
What drew me to Red Cross most was the mission and the work this organization does with disasters and communities. After starting with the American Red Cross I got a chance to deploy and see how much we offer and support the community’s in the time of need. I work a full time job, but … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Ken Hooper
Why I Volunteer: Laura Morgan
I was drawn to the Red Cross because of its long history. I grew up in South Florida, so the Red Cross was always in the background during hurricane season, it is a household name. I knew the Red Cross had a tangible impact and I wanted to be part of that.Today, I am part … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Laura Morgan
Why Tony Hillman Volunteers at the Red Cross — and Elsewhere, too
By Gordon Williams Just over 40,000 people live in Bremerton, WA, and Red Cross volunteer Tony Hillman may very well be the busiest of them all. Day job for Hillman, who is an accountant, is controller for Habitat for Humanity of Kitsap County. As a volunteer at the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas (KOP) Red Cross … Continue reading Why Tony Hillman Volunteers at the Red Cross — and Elsewhere, too
Why I Volunteer: Rachel Ramey
I first became an active Red Cross volunteer when I moved to Seattle in September of 2012 to be the Communications AmeriCorps member at the Seattle office. From teaching preparedness in local schools and setting up cots in shelters, to responding via social media when the need arose - I dove headfirst into the role … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Rachel Ramey
Why I Volunteer: Caitlyn Richter
My name is Caitlyn Richter, I'm 22, and I am the AmeriCorps member with the Washington Service Corps - serving at the Wenatchee Red Cross office as the Community Preparedness Coordinator. I chose to volunteer as an AmeriCorps with the Red Cross because in May 2016, my college home in Bozeman, Montana caught on fire, … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Caitlyn Richter
Why I Volunteer: Melanie Cole
I initially came to the Red Cross in 2013 as an AmeriCorps member in South Puget Sound. Before then, I knew very little about the organization and how much impact it actually has on the communities it serves. I fell in love with the idea that I could take part in helping people in need … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Melanie Cole
Why I Volunteer: Jessie Rounsley
My name is Jessie Rounsley and I got started with the American Red Cross in May of 2016 as an intern in Sioux Falls, SD. I chose to get involved with the American Red Cross because I thought they had an amazing mission, and that it was an organization with which I could make an … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Jessie Rounsley
Why Samantha Harrison Volunteers
By Gordon Williams The goal of the Red Cross Home Fire Campaign is to reduce deaths from fire by installing smoke alarms in homes and apartments that need them. Since the Red Cross obviously can’t install smoke alarms in every U.S. home, how does it determine where they should go? The answer comes from Samantha … Continue reading Why Samantha Harrison Volunteers
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