The West Alabama Chapter is now on Twitter!
This will help us to be more accessible to our volunteers and workers and let the public know about the valuable services we provide in real time.
Our profile page is http://twitter.com/bamaredcross.
We encourage all volunteers to follow us to keep up with the latest news, announcements and activities.
If you have any questions about our Twitter account, please email Monica Lea at
monica.lea@redcrossal.org.
*********
LETTER FROM PAUL STEWART, COMMUNITY DISASTER SPECIALIST,
"THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS"
go to http://s207092192.onlinehome.us/Thank_you_Volunteers.doc
**********
DISASTER SERVICE VOLUNTEERS:
Deployment to Florida Opportunity
visit http://s207092192.onlinehome.us/Volunteer_Opportunity.doc
********
We need your help with the projects listed below...we simply cannot fulfill our mission to serve the citizens of West Alabama without you.
1 volunteer to work Parents Resource Day at Northington Elementary on Thursday
March 11th. Contact Sarah McPherson if you are interested at sarah.mcpherson@redcrossal.org.
2 Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) drivers are needed for the Sickle Cell Walk a Thon, March 27, from 8am until noon. Contact Paul Stewart if you are interested at paul.stewart@redcrossal.org.
Several volunteers needed to make phone calls in an effort to update volunteer records. Time schedules are flexible from 9am until 8pm Monday thru Thursday, and 9am until 4pm Fridays. Contact Paul Stewart if you are interested at paul.stewart@redcrossal.org.
Cafe VA barista (coffee server) needed for coffee cart program at the VA Hospital. Contact Robyn Alexander if you are interested at robyn.alexander@redcrossal.org.
Volunteers are needed to survey shelter facilities and ensure agreements are up-to-date. Contact Eric Uribe at eric.uribe@redcrossal.org.
Volunteers needed to hand out marketing material in YOUR Local Area. Tuscaloosa, Lamar, Sumter, Greene, Hale, Fayette, and Pickens. Contact Sarah McPherson if you are interested at sarah.mcpherson@redcrossal.org.
If you are a Disaster Volunteer who has completed two disaster courses or a family member of a person in the military or a veteran you can get free CPR and First Aid. Contact Sarah McPherson at sarah.mcpherson@redcrossal.org.
A family member of a person in the military or a veteran is also eligible for free Babysitting classes. The classes are scheduled for March 16-18 and another on March 27. For details on these classes contact Sarah McPherson if you are interested at sarah.mcpherson@redcrossal.org.
American Red Cross/ Photographer: Jeanette Ortiz Osorio
AMERICAN RED CROSS WEST ALABAMA CHAPTER, (205) 758-3608.
THANK YOU!!
******
Volunteers Invited to Sign Facebook Causes Petition
The American Red Cross recently launched its first ever online petition to support the teaching of international humanitarian law--the rules of war that protect civilians, wounded combatants and POWs--in schools. Educating Americans about international humanitarian law is one of the Red Cross's mandates. Sign the petition at http://apps.facebook.com/causes/petitions/193 and in this easy way contribute to UNITED WE SERVE.
"UNITED WE SERVE"
The White House has launched a web site, www.serve.gov, as a one-stop-shop to help people find volunteer opportunities in their area.
AMERICAN RED CROSS TOP 10 WAYS TO VOLUNTEER
visit http://s207092192.onlinehome.us/UnitedWeServe10WaysVol.pdf
To volunteer, or for more information, please contact Paul Stewart at 205-758-3608, paul.stewart@redcrossal.org.
WEST ALABAMA CHAPTER YOUTH COUNCIL, offering opportunities for youth between the ages of 14-18, to have fun and help others.
The Youth Council is a community service organization sponsored by the American Red Cross. Top reasons to join the Youth Council:
- To make a difference in the community
- To meet new friends
- To gain valuable leadership skills
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Youth Council, stop by and pick up a youth council application today! We're located at 1100 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Tuscaloosa, or call
205-758-3608, Kayla Fite, Youth Council Advisor.
*****Join Red Cross Youth Wire to receive updates on youth news and opportunities------sign up at www.redcrossyouth.org.
AMERICAN RED CROSS VOLUNTEER INTEREST
The American Red Cross needs YOU to help save lives!
YOU CAN Make a Difference!
*Services to the Armed Forces and VA Hospital Services
*Disaster Action Team (responding to fires, tornadoes, floods and hurricanes)
*Disaster Relief (sheltering, nursing and mental health opportunities)
*Health and Safety Services (educational and community training, health fairs and marketing)
*Blood Drives
*Youth and Collegiate Program opportunities
*Office Administration (answering phones, filing and data entry)
*Public Relations and Marketing
For additional information on how you may provide
volunteer services,
Contact PAUL STEWART,
COMMUNITY DISASTER SPECIALIST,
@ 205-758-3608, paul.stewart@redcrossal.org
And visit www.redcross.org/donate/volunteer/.