I am Wendlamita Fatim Ouedraogo. I am from Burkina Faso, a West African Country. I enjoy travelling the world to discover new cultures. That is the reason why, after living several years in Europe, I decided to move to the US and have been living here for 2 years now. I am currently working in … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Wendlamita Ouedraogo
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 Patrick Panlasigui Volunteers
By Gordon Williams Hurricane Harvey deployment to a shelter in Houston, TX proved a personally rewarding experience for Red Cross volunteer Patrick Panlasigui, of Federal Way, WA. Patrick says it also proved an educational experience - teaching him lessons and sharpening skills he is already finding valuable in his job as a research coordinator at … Continue reading Why Patrick Panlasigui Volunteers
Why I Volunteer: Krystal Craig
I started volunteering with the American Red Cross two years ago during the Okanagan Wildfires. I was working with the Snohomish County Medical Reserve Corps, when they received a call asking for additional Red Cross volunteers. I responded immediately, and was on my way to Wenatchee the next day. I worked in a Red Cross shelter for … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Krystal Craig
Why I Volunteer: Dayla Braithwaite
With the impact that The American Red Cross has, not only my area, but our world, I couldn’t think of a better non-profit company to devote my time to. In late 2016 I reached out to The Red Cross in hopes of becoming part of preparedness education efforts in my community. As a full time … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Dayla Braithwaite
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
Why Nicole Imbriaco Volunteers
By Gordon Williams When Nicole Imbriaco and her mother, Marci, leave their Sammamish, WA home for an evening out, they are more likely to drive to a house that is on fire than to a movie or a mall. Marci Imbriaco has been responding to home fires and other disasters for the past seven years … Continue reading Why Nicole Imbriaco Volunteers
Why I Volunteer: Kaila Brownlee
My name is Kaila Brownlee and I am a Red Cross Volunteer in Wenatchee, Washington. I started my journey with Red Cross when I was just 16 years old. I was active in Key Club, a high school program that focused on community service and highly drawn to local disaster relief. The Wenatchee Valley deals … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Kaila Brownlee
UW student nurses teach emergency preparedness, boost their skills
By Dale Steinke Edited by Nancy Waddell Nine students from the University of Washington School of Nursing spent this fall in their community health nursing clinical rotation helping Snohomish County kids and adults be more prepared for emergencies. In the process, they built up critical knowledge they’ll need once they become nurses. “When students only … Continue reading UW student nurses teach emergency preparedness, boost their skills
What Drives Red Cross Volunteers to Help those in Need
EDITORS NOTE: In celebration of "March is Red Cross Month" 2019, we are re-sharing a story that helps to explain the most important aspect of our organization, our volunteers. Why do they do it? What makes them give? One answer: AGENCY. Read on for more... By Gordon Williams Whether it’s aiding the victims of some … Continue reading What Drives Red Cross Volunteers to Help those in Need
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