American Red Cross to offer 'Zero to Hero'
volunteer training program in Bloomington
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[December 14, 2016]
BLOOMINGTON
- The American Red Cross Central and Southern Illinois Region will
offer a special Zero to Hero disaster volunteer training in
Bloomington, on February 10-12, 2017. |
Zero to Hero is a unique opportunity for people to fast track the
required training to become a Red Cross disaster volunteer. In just
one weekend, Zero to Hero participants will go through a
concentrated training session to complete all the initial training
to become a Red Cross disaster volunteer. The Red Cross encourages
anyone who has considered becoming a Red Cross disaster volunteer to
attend the Zero to Hero event. In addition to the training,
participants will learn more about Red Cross disaster response and
volunteer opportunities.
“Red Cross disaster volunteers are trained to respond to all types
of disasters and Zero to Hero is a great opportunity for new
volunteers to fast track that training into one weekend,” said
Alyssa Pollock, Regional Disaster Officer for the American Red Cross
Central and Southern Illinois Region. “Zero to Hero participants
will also have a chance to interact with Red Cross staff and other
volunteers to learn more about the Red Cross.”
The Zero to Hero event will be held at the American Red Cross office
at One Westport Court in Bloomington. The Zero to Hero event is
free, but advance registration is requested. To register or learn
more about Zero to Hero or other Red Cross volunteer opportunities,
email Laura.Streid@redcross.org
or call Laura at 309-662-0500, ext. 7428. [to top of second
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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. For more information, please visit redcross.org
[Trish Burnett, Regional
Communications Director]
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