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
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How can I become a Red Cross volunteer? |
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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. |
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Disaster
Relief |
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When
a disaster strikes, such as a home fire or a
large flood, the Red Cross is there providing
assistance. Become trained in: |
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Case Work and Assistance to Families
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Mass Feeding and Shelter
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Damage Assessment
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Disaster Health Services (RN, LPN, MD, EMT)
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Also associate with HAM Radio
Communications and Disaster Mental Health
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Introduction to Disaster Services Training
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Health
& Safety |
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Teach
people skills that can help prevent an accident or save a life. |
- First Aid and CPR
- Babysitting
- HIV/AIDS
- Connecticut
Childcare
- And more
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International
Services |
Help
us to provide tracing services and educate community members about
International Humanitarian Law |
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Internships |
Click
here for details about Internship opportunities |
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Office
Assistants |
Answer
phones, data entry, mailings, Food Pantry, Special Event Volunteers |
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Transportation
Program |
Drive
people to and from medical appointments |
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Youth
Corps |
Click
here to learn about exciting opportunities for youth |
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2007
Volunteer Recognition Event |
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Congratulations
to our
2007 Volunteer
Award Winners
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Volunteer Recognition Event
May 16, 2007
Years
of Service Awards
Board Vice Chairman Joseph Bartozzi
holds memorial plaque
for volunteer Virginia Helpler |
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Emergency Services
Award |
Dare Burts
John Glendon |
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Financial
Development Award |
Walter Fulton |
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Health & Safety
Award |
Kathleen Swift
Alison Maresh |
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Volunteer
Services Award |
Isaac Chase |
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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
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Imagination or
initiative in the organization and support of Red Cross blood drives |
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Organization and
leadership that reflects credit on the Red Cross Blood Services program |
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Dedication to the
ideals of Red Cross Blood Services by the extraordinary performance of
number of hours and quality of service |
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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 |
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Transportation services Award |
Britta Chambers |
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South Central
Leadership Award |
Nancy Silverman |
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National
Lifesaving Award for the Professional Rescuer |
Matt Rimmer
Keith Cargan |
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