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 Stapleton
I am a Social Worker by profession and have benefited from Red Cross services both personally and professionally. I was inspired to get involved. I volunteer with the Red Cross because I believe in the value and necessity of mental health services for all people including those experiencing unexpected events. I am currently part of … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Rachel Stapleton
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: Chukwuma Nwabuokei
I volunteer with the Red Cross as part of a journey I started as a young boy living in Nigeria. The Red Cross has always stood out for me because of how far they go to assist people in need, from a small apartment fire to a war zone. I have been volunteering since June … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Chukwuma Nwabuokei
Why I Volunteer: Tom Conley
I began volunteering for the Red Cross because I wanted to give back to my country, community and the people that have helped me to become the person I am today. Through the Red Cross, I am able to positively impact other people's lives, to help people in need. I also volunteer in Whatcom … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Tom Conley
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: Paul Gazdik
Early in my career as Brown County Emergency Management Coordinator, I regularly worked with my local Red Cross office in Green Bay, Wisconsin. During times of crisis, which usually occur in the middle of the night, I could always depend on the Red Cross to mobilize volunteers at a moment's notice. The Disaster Program Manager … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Paul Gazdik
Why I Volunteer: Tanya Puente
Humanitarian at Heart: At the age of 15 I went on my first humanitarian trip to Romania; followed by 5 more throughout high school and just after. I found that I had a true passion for humanitarian aid/disaster relief and wanted to do more of it. I joined the Red Cross in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Tanya Puente
Why I Volunteer: Jenny Shin
I came to the Red Cross looking for an opportunity to contribute back to my community and help vulnerable people who are in need of immediate assistance. Volunteering with the Red Cross as a Disaster Action Team Lead complements my day job with King County Emergency Medical Services. Both opportunities are dedicated to serving the … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Jenny Shin
Why I Volunteer: Holly Thode
I was introduced to the Red Cross through my work and family, but I was drawn to volunteering because of the opportunity to help other people. When my company, Paul Davis Restoration, started getting more involved with the Red Cross, I got to see more of what volunteers were actually doing - how much their work … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Holly Thode
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