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Do you live in Montgomery, Autauga, Pike, Butler, Chilton, Elmore, or Lowndes
counties? Do you like helping others? Are you 14 to 17 years old? Do you like to have fun?
If you answered YES to any of these questions then join the Central
Alabama Chapter of Red Cross Youth Council!Here are some of the things
that we do:
Fundraising
Youth Volunteers have been
instrumental in the raising of funds for the American Red
Cross. Here’s how you can help:
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Leadership opportunities on
fundraising committees
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Coordinate your school or
community in fundraising drives
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Assist at Red Cross Special
Fundraising Events
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Plan and implement Youth
Council fundraising activities
Measles Initiative
Measles Initiative: It is a long-term commitment to control
measles deaths in Africa by vaccinating 200 million children, preventing 1.2
million deaths over five years. Young people in the United States are helping
to make an impact on the lives of those threatened by measles everyday! Everyone
can help, but if you are under the age of 25, there are some great ways that you
can take a stand in the fight to end measles deaths in Africa. For more
information on the Measles Initiative Program
Click Here
Blood Services
The American Red Cross provides nearly half of the nation’s blood supply
(collecting more than 6 million units a year from volunteer donors) to patients
in 3,000 hospitals across the country through its national network. Every two
seconds, someone in American needs blood.
Young people can get involved in organizing blood drives
in their school, creating awareness and importance of
donating blood among youth.
Community Outreach
Represent the Red Cross in a variety of ways in your community:
- Distribute information about the Red Cross at community Health and Volunteer
fairs
- Advocate Red Cross Health and Safety training
Education/Health & Safety Training
- Become an instructor in American Red Cross programs
- Become a HIV/AIDS peer educator
- Become trained in Health and Safety courses such as Babysitting, Life guarding,
and First Aid and CPR
Office Help
Learn workplace skills by volunteering in our offices after school, on vacations
and during the summer.
- Assist with data entry
- Volunteer as our telephone receptionist
- Assist with departmental projects
- Participate in a Red Cross internship
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If
you are interested in
becoming a member
of the Youth Council,
contact Jacquie Kennedy, Volunteer Specialist, at
(334) 260-3980 or
email
the Youth Council.
Current News for All
Members
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Special Notice:
The next Youth Council meeting is May 13 at
3:45. This is a special meeting where the new
President and Vice President will be appointed,
so please be there!
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Regular Meetings:
The third Tuesday of every month at 3:45
p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Next Meeting:
The Second Wednesday of every month at
3:30 p.m.
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