The American Red Cross Needs You
The American Red Cross is the nation’s most recognized voluntary humanitarian organization in the world. It is through the assistance and dedication of our volunteers that we help our neighbors prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. When you join us, you will be welcomed as a friend. We can tailor your volunteer work to match your interests and availability.

Residents of 15 communities make up our volunteer workforce. Volunteers help the Red Cross fulfill its mission by providing emergency assistance for disaster victims, teaching health and safety courses, staffing blood drives, driving patients to medical appointments, and participating in our special events which help us raise funds so that we may continue to provide vital services in our community.

Volunteer Recognition Picnic

June 5, 2008 @ 6:00 pm
(rain date June 12)

Branford Elks Club
158 So. Montowese St.
Branford, CT 06405

Registered volunteers will receive invitations in April.
Directions to Branford Elks Club

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How can I become a Red Cross volunteer?

Blood (Give Life)  Red Cross is the sole supplier of blood in Connecticut hospitals. Help at blood drives by becoming a receptionist, serving refreshments, or providing general assistance.
Disaster Relief
When a disaster strikes, such as a home fire or a large flood, the Red Cross is there providing assistance. Become trained in:
  • Case Work and Assistance to Families
  • Mass Feeding and Shelter
  • Damage Assessment
  • Disaster Health Services (RN, LPN, MD, EMT)
  • Also associate with HAM Radio Communications and Disaster Mental Health
  • Introduction to Disaster Services Training
Health & Safety
Teach people skills that can help prevent an accident or save a life.
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Babysitting
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Connecticut Childcare
  • And more
International Services Help us to provide tracing services and educate community members about International Humanitarian Law
Internships Click here for details about Internship opportunities
Office Assistants Answer phones, data entry, mailings, Food Pantry, Special Event Volunteers
Transportation Program Drive people to and from medical appointments
Youth Corps Click here to learn about exciting opportunities for youth

How do I sign up or get more information?

Online Application
Print Application Form
Call Christine Dalton at 203-787-6721
Email Christine

2007 Volunteer Recognition Event

 

Congratulations to our
2007 Volunteer Award Winners !

Volunteer Recognition Event
May 16, 2007

Years of Service Awards

Board Vice Chairman Joseph Bartozzi
holds memorial plaque
for volunteer Virginia Helpler

Director's Awards
Emergency Services Award

Dare Burts
John Glendon

Financial Development Award

Walter Fulton

Health & Safety Award

Kathleen Swift
Alison Maresh

Volunteer Services Award

Isaac Chase

 
Chapter Awards
Sterling Award
This award is given to a member of the Board of Directors in recognition of outstanding dedication and exemplary service to the chapter during the past year.  The nominee must personify the image of Red Cross leadership volunteers as caring, selfless citizens dedicated to public service and community welfare.

Karla Natale

B.J. Maris Award
This award is named for the former chairperson of Madison Branch Blood Services and serves as a living recognition of her service.  The nominee must have a minimum of three consecutive years of service and have demonstrated two or more of the following:
Imagination or initiative in the organization and support of Red Cross blood drives
Organization and leadership that reflects credit on the Red Cross Blood Services program
Dedication to the ideals of Red Cross Blood Services by the extraordinary performance of number of hours and quality of service

Anita Otten-Ramm

Pearce Award
This award is given to recognize a business, organization, or individual for contributing financial, employee, or in-kind resources to benefit the chapter and the community it serves.  The activity should be imaginative or show the use of initiative in meeting a community or chapter need during the past year.

Alex Passavant

Transportation services Award

Britta Chambers

South Central Leadership Award

Nancy Silverman

National Lifesaving Award for the Professional Rescuer

Matt Rimmer
Keith Cargan