Ever wonder how the American Red Cross mobilizes the power of volunteers? Meet part of our Volunteer Services Team! This team works hard every day to make sure that compassionate individuals have the chance to help. We’d love to hear from you, [email protected].

“Volunteering with Red Cross gives me hope! Both in recruiting and in screening conversations, I talk with kind and generous people who are eager to give their time and talent to help others...I am so grateful I found Red Cross!” Join Julie, redcross.org/volunteer.

Miranda is a part of Volunteer Services. When asked why volunteer, her response was, "I started volunteering with the Red Cross because I needed a way to get involved in my community on a consistent basis...And now, I also get to help spread the word about volunteer roles..."

"I volunteer...because I see the difference...being the "best thing about someone's worse day" makes...The mission of alleviating human suffering crosses all differences, socio-economic levels, and even borders, and being a small part of that is a tremendous honor..."

"I volunteer to help people, to bring joy, and to keep in touch with all these wonderful Red Crossers who inspire me every day." Come join Kate and the Red Crossers who inspire her, redcross.org/volunteer. #inspireothers #helpothers #volunteeringmatters #makeadifference

Installing smoke alarms for families and individuals who need them is just one of the many tasks that our volunteers help with. Do you have time to help with this lifesaving task 4-6X a year? We would love for you to join our Home Fire Campaign Team, rdcrss.org/4nWkSXm.

Fires, floods, hurricanes - what do they have in common? Volunteers from the Red Cross respond to all of these disasters to help people in effected communities. Register today, start training and be ready to respond. To find out more visit, redcross.org/volunteer.

"I initially started volunteering at the Red Cross for a simple school requirement...I have learned and grown...but I've gained skills that have helped me in many areas of my life... By volunteering here, my passion for helping people...has grown..."

"...I was eager to become more involved...Seeing the passion others hold for the Red Cross’ mission inspires me, and the generosity of those I meet in my various roles motivates me to continue volunteering for the cause that is truly life-saving in every sense of the word."

6 hours a month can help to ensure a safe and adequate blood supply is available. Volunteers allow blood collection staff to concentrate on the donors ensuring a great experience! Can you help? Find out more and register to help at redcross.org/volunteer.

"...I love being part of an organization that makes such a meaningful impact on people’s lives, whether through blood drives, disaster relief, or community events. It’s inspiring to see how even small contributions can create a big difference..."

Ohio University and Athens friends be sure to come out to the Bloody Nurses drive happening today and tomorrow, Monday and Tuesday! All the info and a link to book an appointment can be found here: rdcrss.org/42RchgB

Inspired by the young people we've highlighted over the last few days? Want to help like they are? Do you want to meet more people just like them? Join us today by registering at redcross.org/volunteer.

Our volunteers & members of the Sycamore twp fire dept. will be in Sycamore Twp Saturday (10/25) to install FREE smoke alarms. Call us to set up your installation appt. 1-844-207-4509. Don't live in Sycamore Township?--no worries, just give us a call.

We've partnered with the Sycamore Twp Fire Dept to install FREE smoke alarms in your community! Just call 1-844-207-4509 to schedule YOUR installation appointment.

"Volunteering with Red Cross has been one of the most rewarding opportunities...The community of support from peers and mentors has provided an encouraging environment for me to learn and grow...and I'm very lucky to work alongside them..."

A huge thank you to everyone that came out to give blood with the Ohio University School of Nursing at our massive two-day blood drive this week! And a special shoutout to the nursing students for organizing another fantastic blood drive!!

When we asked one of our young adult volunteers, Aayan Kibria, why he liked volunteering with the Red Cross, he replied, “I volunteer with the American Red Cross because it lets me make a difference in not only my local community but also across my home state.”

“Red Cross has been part of my life for a long time. When I was growing up, my mom was in charge of organizing blood drives for Madison County...When I retired a few years ago, I was looking for ways to volunteer and Red Cross was a logical decision...”

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. To help empower and educate our blood donors in November successful donations will get free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes & diabetes. Visit RedCrossBlood.org to find a blood drive near you!