A Red Cross DAT Volunteer responds to a multi-unit home fire By Gordon Williams American Red Cross chapters serve their communities in many ways — from teaching CPR and first aid to keeping hospitals stocked with human blood. But nowhere is the contact more hands on and personal than the aid Red Cross volunteers deliver to disaster … Continue reading How the Red Cross helps – when help is needed most
Why I Volunteer: Lauren Glushik
I first joined the Red Cross when I was living in Montana. I was looking for a way to get to know the area better and contribute to the community. My profession is in oil spill response and incident management, and I wanted to leverage my emergency response skills to contribute on a service level. … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Lauren Glushik
Why I Volunteer: Joe Hardie
I initially reached out to the Red Cross because I wanted to give blood. But as I looked into their service opportunities, I found there were other ways to help that I hadn’t considered. I currently volunteer on Disaster Action Team (DAT) 6. We’re on call nights and weekends every sixth week. If there’s a … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Joe Hardie
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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