Interesting Links:
American Red Cross (National) Youth Information
American Red Cross Youth Website
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Youth Page
Article about the First American Red Cross Youth Volunteers “The Little Six”
November is National Youth Involvement Month!
As many of you know, each November the American Red Cross celebrates the incredible work that all of you do for the organization. Nationally, youth volunteers do everything! You respond to disasters, give blood, teach preparedness classes, raise funds for international relief and support our troops.
Interested in getting involved? There are tons of activities, events, and volunteer opportunities here at your local chapter to get involved! Learn how to become a volunteer below.
1. Contact the chapter at either volunteerservices@centex.redcross.org or via telephone at 512-928-4271 to get the process started
2. See if there is a Red Cross Club at your local middle school, high school, or college campus. If not, consider starting one!
3. Check the volunteer page on this website for opportunities or get in touch with a Red Cross volunteer coordinator, either Amber or Amir for great ways to get involved!
Want to see what other youth volunteers are doing in your community? Want to connect with them, share pictures, chat, and discuss all of the great ways the Red Cross is helping Central Texas?
Visit the Red Cross Youth Facebook by clicking HERE.
Follow the American Red Cross on twitter! @CenTexRedCross
There are a variety of ways to volunteer at home or with a group you’ve already got in place. Have you considered….
...A fundraising campaign, either collecting change, or creating a guitar hero contest?
...Gathering new stuffed animals to give to children after a housefire or other disaster?
...Volunteering in the chapter office a few times a month to help keep costs down?
...Taking a CPR or First Aid class to gain valuable lifesaving skills?
...Representing the Red Cross at a health fair, parade, or local event?
...Sending Christmas Cards to our servicemen and women abroad?
If these sound interesting to you, let us know. We can help you make a difference in your community!
Becoming a Youth Volunteer:
1. Check and see if your school has an American Red Cross club.
2.
If there is a club: Contact the club’s officers for more information.
3.
If there is not a club:
A. Complete and return the Volunteer Application Form. Please return the application via fax to (512) 928-2816; via mail: 2218 Pershing Dr Austin, Texas 78723 (Austin office) ATTN: Amber Cooney; or in person to our Austin Office.
B. Complete and pass the online Background Check (Only applicants who are 18 or over)
C. Attend a New Volunteer Orientation:
Regularly scheduled orientations are the 2nd Monday of each month.
To attend, register with the Customer Service Coordinator, Melissa Payne, at (512) 929-1294 or mpayne@centex.redcross.org.
D. Have a Meet-and-Greet session with Amber Cooney to help find volunteer opportunities for you.
In Development:
Reagan High School
Established:
Bowie High School
President: Samuel Gomez, gomezs@austin.rr.com
Del Valle High School
Adviser: Vedia Sherman, Vedia.sherman@del-valle.k12.tx.us
Georgetown High School
President: Holly Fain, hollylufain@hotmail.com
St. Stephens Episcopal School
President: Adam Schlegel, Mr.Finkles@gmail.com
Westwood High School:
Email: redcrosswestwood@gmail.com
University of Texas at Austin
Website
President: Ryan Allen, allenrp@mail.utexas.edu
Texas State University
Email: Americanredcrossclub.txstate@yahoo.com
Website
Starting a Club at Your School:
Didn’t see your school on the list but you’d like to start one? Contact Amber Cooney at acooney@centex.redcross.org to get started!
Volunteer Opportunities:
1. Previous Events (Link to ‘Potential Youth Events’ document)
2. Check your local school club for school based events. If there is not a club at your school, contact Amber Cooney at acooney@centex.redcross.org to find out more information.
