By: Cara Elzie (she/her/hers) American Red Cross Northwest Region International Humanitarian Law Youth Action Campaign (Red Cross) For more information about IHL visit: https://www.redcross.org/humanityinwar/international-humanitarian-law-youth-action-campaign.html This work was produced and originally published as part of an American Red Cross International Humanitarian Law essay and art competition. Cara Elzie is a volunteer in the Northwest Region and … Continue reading The Preservation of Cultural Property is the Preservation of Humanity
Making a Difference with Red Cross Clubs
“We live on an island, and our sense of community is really strong. Diving into that community and being able to do service projects around the island was a big factor in starting this club."
How Jamie Hill manages King County Red Cross disaster response
By Gordon Williams When Jamie Hill first joined the American Red Cross in 2010, her goal was to aid disaster victims — helping in those critical first hours after disaster strikes. A family friend was a deputy fire chief in Kittitas County WA, and Jamie found his stories of firefighters in action compelling. “I wanted to … Continue reading How Jamie Hill manages King County Red Cross disaster response
How Shivani Jayaprakasam became a Red Cross youth volunteer
By Gordon Williams Red Cross volunteer Shivani Jayaprakasam says that what triggered her passion for teaching disaster preparedness was being stranded in Japan three years ago, while Typhoon Jongdari pounded the country. Shivani and her parents had stopped over in Tokyo en route to a visit to grandparents in India. “I saw how unprepared people … Continue reading How Shivani Jayaprakasam became a Red Cross youth volunteer
Why I Volunteer: Siri Bhatt
By Jennifer Astion Siri Bhatt is a virtual presenter for the Home Fire Campaign in Disaster Cycle Services. “I educate and inform local residents through virtual calls about home fire safety, how to prepare a home fire escape plan, and what to do when there is an earthquake,” she explained. To schedule a Home Fire Education … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Siri Bhatt
How High Schooler Marie Hafez serves the Red Cross
Marie Hafez (right) serves as a Community Volunteer Leader for the American Red Cross By Gordon Williams When 17-year-old Marie Hafez first volunteered at the American Red Cross office in Kennewick WA, last August, she intended her tenure to be just long enough to finish a project for her high school Social Justice class. It … Continue reading How High Schooler Marie Hafez serves the Red Cross
Why I Volunteer: Tyler Nelson
I started volunteering with the American Red Cross because I was looking to gain experience working in the marketing and communications field. The role provided me with various types of tasks that I could do in marketing and communications. I was able to participate in Missing Maps events and contribute posts to regional social media accounts. … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Tyler Nelson
Why I Volunteer: Ankita Rebello
Ankita Rebello lives in King County while volunteering with the National American Red Cross Volunteer Services team. My search for a meaningful volunteer opportunity while adding value to my career brought me to the American Red Cross earlier this year. I joined in February 2020 and today I am a reporting analyst supporting Volunteer Services … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Ankita Rebello
Why I volunteer: Israel Arreola
Israel Arreola lives in Skagit County, WA. He is a high school student and active Red Cross volunteer. I was drawn to join the American Red Cross when I saw all the amazing things they were doing on a National level. I knew that I wanted to be one of those amazing volunteers one day, … Continue reading Why I volunteer: Israel Arreola
Managing a Red Cross chapter that spans 15 counties
Ryan Rodin By Gordon Williams It takes a wide range of skills for the Red Cross to carry out its mission of aiding disaster victims — from disaster responders to shelter workers to mental health professionals. But Ryan Rodin brings a very different set of skills to his job with the Greater Inland Northwest Red … Continue reading Managing a Red Cross chapter that spans 15 counties
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