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Youth and the Red Cross have been
partners since the founding of the Junior Red Cross in 1917.
Today, the involvement of young people with the Red Cross is more
important than ever. Our goal is to provide young people with
meaningful opportunities for education, training and
volunteer/community service so that they remain a part of the Red
Cross family throughout their lives. Young people up to age 24 make
up 35 percent of all Red Cross volunteers.
It's easy to get involved. Please see our list of
projects and youth courses, and then contact us at
(973) 379-4198 for complete details and registration.
Chris
Young
Youth Volunteers
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Some Red Cross Club
activities include, but are not limited to the following:
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Numerous fundraising events throughout the school
year to benefit the local chapter, disaster relief or the chapter’s
local food pantry.
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Food drives at local supermarkets to replenish the
food pantry
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Representing the Chapter’s Youth Services in local
parades, at health fairs, and community events.
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Disaster Team training to help in the set up and
maintenance of local shelters during emergency situations.
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Maintaining water station at annual President’s Cup
Race.
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Hosting Sunday Social Hours and annual picnic for
patients at Lyons Veterans Hospital.
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Coordinating the Chapter’s annual Toy Depot (holiday
toy drive) among township schools.
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Assisting Chapter staff with clerical duties during
summers and school vacations
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Assisting with the delivery of Meals-On-Wheels
during summers and school vacations.
Disaster Training for Youth
Youth have the
opportunity to participate in our Disaster Program at the
Millburn - Short Hills Chapter. Free training is offered, and we
encourage youth to take Introduction to Disaster, Mass
Care and Shelter Operations. After training is complete,
volunteers help set up shelters, assist the shelter manager, staff the shelter registration desk,
count meals served for the daily report and assist elderly shelter
residents, as needed. In addition, volunteers prepare and serve
food, help with clean up, stock and monitor the canteen, and hand
out bulk distribution items.
Red Cross training
is the same all over the country. Therefore, when you go to
college, you can still use your skills!!
Disaster courses
are offered at the Millburn-
Short Hills Chapter. Some
may be taken online. You must take Introduction to
Disaster first ,
followed by Mass Care and then Shelter Operations.
To become a member
of our Disaster Action Team, please call 973-379-4198.
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