By Mark Walker Red Cross volunteers Don Long and Joe McNellis are used to ferrying patients around Madigan Army Medical Center, and having to return to their office for their next assignment. No more. The two Patient Escort Team volunteers and three other members have been outfitted with mobile communication devices in order to respond … Continue reading ‘Smartbadge’ speeds service delivery to Madigan patients
When Sidney met Mayor Smith
By Sidney Helsten, American Red Cross AmeriCorps Member I recently had the privilege of sitting down with the Mayor of Lynnwood, Nicola Smith. We spoke about my AmeriCorps term so far, including the benefits of serving for the AmeriCorps American Red Cross program and the impact the program has had on myself, our local veterans, … Continue reading When Sidney met Mayor Smith
How will you observe Memorial Day?
By Scott Armstrong, Pacific Division Service to Armed Forces Director Sent last minute e-mail about the picnic plans Monday? Check? Burgers and condiments in the cooler? Check! Fresh lighter fluid? Check! Sun lotion? Check! Bocce ball? Check! Checked WSDOT website for worst traffic times on I-90/I-5? Check!Confirm festival start time? Check! Really, that’s all? But … Continue reading How will you observe Memorial Day?
Story of Service: Sidney Helsten
By Sidney Helsten, AmeriCorps The halfway mark of my AmeriCorps service! The last 5 months have been filled with endless opportunities to grow professionally and personally. We are given the freedom to use our creativity and the responsibility to develop programs. Our site staff and supervisors encourage us to become involved in programs and lead … Continue reading Story of Service: Sidney Helsten
Story of Service: Reychelle Salvaggio
By Rachelle Salvaggio, AmeriCorps I have had the pleasure of serving with the American Red Cross AmeriCorps program with an emphasis on Service to the Armed Forces for a little over two weeks now. In this short amount of time, the team has welcomed me with open arms. With training, team bonding and facility tours, … Continue reading Story of Service: Reychelle Salvaggio
Story of Service: Lauren Snow
Lauren Snow, AmeriCorps From my first day serving as an AmeriCorps member at the American Red Cross at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, I have been able to play a hands-on role in program development and management for services that are offered to military service members, veterans, and their families. One of these services includes our outreach … Continue reading Story of Service: Lauren Snow
Service to Armed Forces Lead Casework Volunteer
By Mark Walker, volunteer Beverly Walker, second from the right, stands with her Service to the Armed Forces teammates. After a 25-year career as a Red Cross worker guiding services to the armed forces and their families, Bev Walker went from paid staffer to volunteer extraordinaire. Walker, 71, still puts in several hours each week … Continue reading Service to Armed Forces Lead Casework Volunteer
Yaleidy Torres is Pacific Division SAF Volunteer of the Quarter
Yaleidy Torres Congratulations to Yaleidy Torres who has been named as Volunteer of the Quarter (October to December 2018) for Service to the Armed Forces Pacific Division. As the Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC) Lead on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Yaleidy has mentored and guided countless volunteers. Yaleidy recruits and assigns volunteers to meet the needs … Continue reading Yaleidy Torres is Pacific Division SAF Volunteer of the Quarter
Why Sarah Jacob is Heading to East Africa
By Gordon Williams It’s not unusual for Red Cross workers and volunteers to leave home and fly to some distant location—to fires in California or a hurricane in the Carolinas. When Sarah Jacob flies to a distant location early in January, she will be traveling to a place few Red Cross workers have ever gone—the … Continue reading Why Sarah Jacob is Heading to East Africa
Native American Heritage Month: Meet Lauren Snow
By Mark Walker This Native American Heritage Month, we’re highlighting those who play a pivotal role in helping the American Red Cross accomplish its humanitarian mission every day. This week, we’d like to highlight Lauren Snow, an AmeriCorps Member with Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) and a proud member of the Chickasaw … Continue reading Native American Heritage Month: Meet Lauren Snow
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