My AmeriCorps experience so far has been full of unexpected encounters with some of the most kind hearted and caring people I have ever met. On a daily basis I get to serve with people who are just starting to begin their journey with the American Red Cross and through that they get … Continue reading AmeriCorps Story of Service: Tiffany Westbrook
AmeriCorps Story of Service: Stephen Hatton
The second quarter of my ten-month AmeriCorps term is wrapping up, leaving me more comfortable with my day-to-day activities, more confident in my abilities, and more comfortable with life in Bellingham. During this service term, I have had the opportunity to serve with numerous volunteers in many different ways. What stands out to me, however, … Continue reading AmeriCorps Story of Service: Stephen Hatton
AmeriCorps Story of Service: Caitlyn Richter
My name is Caitlyn Richter, and I serve as the AmeriCorps Community Preparedness Coordinator at the American Red Cross in Wenatchee through the Washington Service Corps. One of the main parts of my position is coordinating and giving preparedness presentations to youth and adults in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan counties. My photo shows me … Continue reading AmeriCorps Story of Service: Caitlyn Richter
AmeriCorps Story of Service: Jared Schneider
January 29th started as a slow day in the Everett American Red Cross office. Volunteers were trickling in and out, I didn’t have any disaster preparedness presentations to conduct, and it seemed like any another Pacific Northwest winter day. Some of us have the police scanner on in the background while we go about our … Continue reading AmeriCorps Story of Service: Jared Schneider
AmeriCorps Story of Service: Jack Rodman
Service has always been a huge part of my life. Even when I was younger I experienced public service through my parents who always put a large emphasis on helping others and giving back to the community. In fact, I would even go as far as to say that this exposure to service and seeing … Continue reading AmeriCorps Story of Service: Jack Rodman
AmeriCorps Story of Service: Jessie Rounsley
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
Seeking Applications for 2017-2018 AmeriCorps team members!
The American Red Cross is currently accepting applications for our 2017-2018 AmeriCorps team throughout the Northwest Region!
Preparing youth in Kitsap County
Our Youth Preparedness team teaches free classes to schools, Scouts and other youth groups. They teach four different classes, each designed to empower youth in our community to be better prepared for emergencies. Here's a look into our Youth Preparedness programs in Kitsap County: On December 18, Krystina Duckworth and Ari Hock presented Passport to … Continue reading Preparing youth in Kitsap County
Recruiting AmeriCorps Members for 2014-2015 service year
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real difference in the community? Do you want to gain new skills and experiences? Are you passionate about empowering people to prepare for and recover from disasters and emergencies? The American Red Cross Western Washington Chapters is seeking 20 enthusiastic individuals to serve as full-time AmeriCorps … Continue reading Recruiting AmeriCorps Members for 2014-2015 service year