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GREATER DAYTON CHAPTERS OF THE AMERICAN REDCROSS SEEK VOLUNTEERS
Former President Clinton once stated that, “volunteering is an act of heroism on a grand scale. And it matters profoundly. It does more than help people beat the odds; it changes the odds.”
Does the holiday season motivate you to volunteer in your community?
Local chapters of the American Red Cross are currently engaged in active volunteer recruitment campaigns to improve disaster response across the region. Volunteers are being sought to help deliver disaster assistance to local families and to support the day-to-day administrative and fundraising activities of the six chapter offices in the Miami Valley. American Red Cross chapters are volunteer driven organizations, relying upon donations of time from community members to respond to hundreds of fires and local disaster incidents annually. These "heroes" sacrifice time from their lives and families to lend a helping hand in support of neighbors and strangers. These efforts have real impact, leaving impressions upon the lives of both the victims and the volunteers.
With training, anyone can be a Disaster Team volunteer. The Disaster Team’s purpose is to place trained volunteers at the scene of a disaster within minutes of its occurrence. The team provides immediate identifiable emergency services such as food, clothing, shelter and health services to disaster victims. Each team member will be locally trained in First Aid, CPR, Damage Assessment, Shelter Management and other introductory courses. Disaster team volunteers must be at least 18 years old, be in good health, have their own transportation and telephone, and must be willing to respond as needed when they are on duty.
Chapters are also seeking experienced health and mental health services professionals to provide physical and emotional health support associated with disasters. Volunteers respond to the emotional and physical needs of disaster victims and responders.
Are you interested in office work?
Opportunities also exist for individuals willing to provide administrative support during chapter office hours. Volunteers can help others prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
For citizens who want to make a difference by helping to providing strategic vision for the local efforts of the Red Cross, positions may be available on your local chapter's Board and committees.
For more information regarding all of these volunteer opportunities, please contact:
Dayton Area Chapter (Greene, Montgomery & Preble Counties), 370 West First Street, Dayton, OH 45401-0517
Phone: (937) 222-6711 Web: www.dac.redcross.org
Clark County Chapter, 1830 North Limestone, Springfield, OH 45503
Phone: (937) 399-3872 Web: http://clarkcountyohio.redcross.org
Darke County Chapter, 622 S Broadway, Greenville, OH 45331
Phone: (937) 548-1002 Web: http://darkecounty.redcross.org
Mad River Chapter (Logan & Champaign Counties), 105 North Detroit Street, West Liberty, Ohio 43357
Phone: (937) 650-5000 Web: http://logancountyohio.redcross.org
Northern Miami Valley Chapter (Miami & Shelby Counties)
http://northernmiamivalley.redcross.org
Miami County 1314 Barnhart Road, Troy, Ohio 45373 Phone: 937.332.1414
Sheby County 207 West Water Street, Sidney, Ohio 45365 Phone: 937.492.6151
Wayne/Union (Indiana) County Chapter,1417 North A Street, Richmond, IN 47374.
Phone: (765) 962-9508
The Dayton Area Chapter of the American Red Cross provides disaster preparedness and response, and health and safety education to residents of Preble, Montgomery and Greene counties, as well as assistance to families with members in the military. The Chapter also operates Emergency Housing Programs in Montgomery and Greene counties. Led by volunteers, the Dayton Area Chapter responded to nearly 200 disaster incidents last year. The Dayton Area Chapter is a United Way agency.
All local Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people. You can help the victims of area disasters by making a financial gift to the Dayton Area Chapter, which enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to those in need. Contributions may be sent to: The American Red Cross, Dayton Area Chapter P.O. Box 517, Dayton, OH 45401-0517.
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