American Red Cross Volunteer Open House
All kinds of volunteer opportunities are waiting for you

 

[September 05, 2019] 

American Red Cross Central and Southern Illinois has more than 1500 active volunteers who assist us in achieving the Red Cross mission in all kinds of ways locally, regionally, nationally, and even internationally every single day.

Hurricane Dorian is a stark reminder of the unpredictability of disasters that strike people from all walks of life in many different situations. You can help the Red Cross achieve it’s mission by becoming a volunteer either on-location or right here at home. In fact, about two dozen trained volunteers and counting from our region are involved in Hurricane Dorian recovery - at staging areas ready to help in the relief effort. A total of 1600 trained volunteers from across the country are involved so far.

We expect another busy disaster season, overall, and when you join us in relief and recovery efforts, you’re also eligible for many free Red Cross classes from First Aid to CPR.

We invite you to attend a volunteer open house in Peoria to learn about becoming a Red Cross volunteer and why your willingness to help matters.

Join us one of these days:

Thursday, September 12th - 10a-12p
Thursday, October 17th – 4-6p
Wednesday, November 20th – 10a-12p

Location:

American Red Cross – Peoria Chapter House
311 W. John H Gwynn Jr. Ave
Peoria, IL 61605

This is a no obligation way to learn about Red Cross, opportunities available, and time commitment, as well as having the opportunity to connect with others considering the same thing.

Questions can be directed to Sasha. [e-mail]  or by calling 309-322-0566.

About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds, and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission.

[Maria Henneberry
Regional Communication Director]